Withdrawals

Overall
(N=3)
Participation has concluded in the study due to:
declined to participate 1 (33.3%)
moved out of area 0 (0%)
deceased 1 (33.3%)
withdrawn due to incarceration 0 (0%)
withdrawn due to previous enrollment 0 (0%)
withdrawn for other reason 1 (33.3%)


  • n=3 withdrawals from study
  • n=198 enrolled participants remaining after withdrawals
  • withdrawn participants are not included in summaries of baseline and follow-ups

Screen 1

Overall
(N=464)
Filled out online contact form?
No 182 (39.2%)
Yes 282 (60.8%)
How did you hear about us?
Called from newspaper advertisement 2 (0.4%)
Called from social media advertisement 16 (3.4%)
Dating apps (Grindr, Jack'd, etc.) 119 (25.6%)
Dating apps, spoke to Niko (Grindr, Jack'd, etc.) 4 (0.9%)
Direct recruitment by staff in a NJ setting, not NJCRI 2 (0.4%)
Direct recruitment by staff in a NYC setting 13 (2.8%)
Don't Know/ Don't Remember 12 (2.6%)
NJCRI 16 (3.4%)
Other 19 (4.1%)
Peer recruitment 214 (46.1%)
Saw flyer 13 (2.8%)
Saw post in Craigslist 33 (7.1%)
Missing 1 (0.2%)
If called from social media advertisement, which social media platform?
Don't Know/ Don't Remember 1 (0.2%)
Facebook 13 (2.8%)
Instagram 1 (0.2%)
Reddit 1 (0.2%)
Missing 448 (96.6%)
Do you voluntarily agree to participate in this brief research interview?
Yes 463 (99.8%)
Missing 1 (0.2%)
Age at Screener 1
Mean (SD) 27.2 (5.37)
Median [Min, Max] 27.0 [17.0, 61.0]
Missing 1 (0.2%)
Do you live in the New York City or Newark metropolitan area?
No 3 (0.6%)
Yes 458 (98.7%)
Missing 3 (0.6%)
Are you able to conduct research study activities in English or Spanish?
Yes 461 (99.4%)
Missing 3 (0.6%)
What are your personal gender pronouns?
He/him 323 (69.6%)
Other 5 (1.1%)
Prefer not to Answer 3 (0.6%)
She/her 90 (19.4%)
They/them 40 (8.6%)
Missing 3 (0.6%)
What was your assigned sex at birth?
Female 23 (5.0%)
Intersex 4 (0.9%)
Male 431 (92.9%)
Prefer not to answer 3 (0.6%)
Missing 3 (0.6%)
If you are found eligible for the N4 Connect Study, are you willing to follow NYU's COVID guidelines?
No 3 (0.6%)
Yes 458 (98.7%)
Missing 3 (0.6%)
Have you been diagnosed as living with HIV?
No 7 (1.5%)
Yes 454 (97.8%)
Missing 3 (0.6%)
Screener 1 Completion
Complete 463 (99.8%)
Incomplete 1 (0.2%)
Screener 1 Eligibility
ELIGIBLE 318 (68.5%)
INELIGIBLE 146 (31.5%)

Gender Identity

Overall
(N=461)
Gender Identity
Gender Non-binary 35 (7.6%)
Genderfluid 5 (1.1%)
Genderqueer 8 (1.7%)
Man, male 313 (67.9%)
None of these describe me, other 3 (0.7%)
Prefer not to answer 3 (0.7%)
Questioning, or unsure of your gender identity 1 (0.2%)
Transfemale/ Transgender Woman 26 (5.6%)
Transgender 20 (4.3%)
Transman/ Transgender Man 2 (0.4%)
Woman, female 35 (7.6%)
More Than One Identity 10 (2.2%)

Sexual Orientation

Overall
(N=461)
Sexual Orientation
Bisexual 77 (16.7%)
Do not use labels to identify yourself 1 (0.2%)
Gay 261 (56.6%)
Lesbian 5 (1.1%)
Other 6 (1.3%)
Pansexual 35 (7.6%)
Prefer not to answer 7 (1.5%)
Queer 5 (1.1%)
Straight or heterosexual 60 (13.0%)
Two-spirit 1 (0.2%)
More Than One Orientation 3 (0.7%)

Race/Ethnicity

Overall
(N=464)
Do you consider yourself Hispanic or Latino/a/x?
Don't Know 2 (0.4%)
No 247 (53.2%)
Yes 212 (45.7%)
Missing 3 (0.6%)
Black or African American
Checked 305 (65.7%)
Unchecked 159 (34.3%)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Checked 23 (5.0%)
Unchecked 441 (95.0%)
Asian
Checked 4 (0.9%)
Unchecked 460 (99.1%)
White
Checked 46 (9.9%)
Unchecked 418 (90.1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Checked 1 (0.2%)
Unchecked 463 (99.8%)
Biracial or Multiracial
Checked 69 (14.9%)
Unchecked 395 (85.1%)
Other
Checked 70 (15.1%)
Unchecked 394 (84.9%)
Refuse to Answer
Checked 13 (2.8%)
Unchecked 451 (97.2%)

PHS Categories

Ethnic Categories Total
Not Hispanic or Latino Hispanic or Latino Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity
PHS Race Category
    American Indian/Alaska Native 2 7 0 9
    Asian 2 1 0 3
    Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0
    Black or African American 214 51 2 267
    White 5 28 0 33
    More than One Race 22 60 0 82
    Unknown or Not Reported 2 65 3 70
Total 247 212 5 464


PHS Category Ethnicity Assigned Sex at Birth Frequency
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Female 14
American Indian/Alaska Native Hispanic or Latino Female 1
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Female 5
White Hispanic or Latino Female 1
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Female 1
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Female 1
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Intersex 3
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Intersex 1
American Indian/Alaska Native Not Hispanic or Latino Male 2
Asian Not Hispanic or Latino Male 2
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Male 196
White Not Hispanic or Latino Male 5
More than One Race Not Hispanic or Latino Male 22
Unknown or Not Reported Not Hispanic or Latino Male 2
American Indian/Alaska Native Hispanic or Latino Male 6
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Male 46
White Hispanic or Latino Male 27
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Male 58
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Male 63
Black or African American Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity Male 2
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1
Asian Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1

Screen 2

Overall
(N=224)
Enter the documentation of HIV status provided
Full Medical Record with diagnosis and name 4 (1.8%)
HIV diagnosis letter on letterhead from testing site (NOT anonymous testing site) 1 (0.4%)
HIV Lab Results provided by participant 113 (50.4%)
HIV Lab testing conducted by the N4 Connect Study 25 (11.2%)
HIV meds or Prescription w/ participant's name 74 (33.0%)
Other 7 (3.1%)
Obtained copy/ photo of provided documentation?
No 9 (4.0%)
Yes 141 (62.9%)
Missing 74 (33.0%)
Are you willing to use your own phone or a phone provided by the project for text message interviews?
Yes, willing to use own phone 162 (72.3%)
Yes, willing to use project phone 62 (27.7%)
Is the participant preliminarily eligible?
Eligible 218 (97.3%)
Not eligible 5 (2.2%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Screener 2 Completion
Complete 207 (92.4%)
Incomplete 3 (1.3%)
Unverified 14 (6.3%)

Opt Out

Overall
(N=55)
Participation has concluded/opted-out of participation due to:
Declined to participate 15 (27.3%)
Moved out of the area 1 (1.8%)
Unable to contact/ no contact information available 22 (40.0%)
Withdrawn due to previous enrollment 1 (1.8%)
Withdrawn for other reason 16 (29.1%)

Enrollment

Total

Cumulative Enrolled Cumulative Target Current Deficit
201 249 48

By Viral Load

Viral Load Cumulative Enrolled
Detectable 42
Undetectable (< 200 copies/mL) 159

Baseline Interview

Demographics (Baseline Sample)

Age, Sex at Birth, and Race/Ethnicity

Overall
(N=198)
Age at Screener 1
Mean (SD) 25.3 (2.38)
Median [Min, Max] 26.0 [19.0, 28.0]
What was your assigned sex at birth?
Female 8 (4.0%)
Intersex 1 (0.5%)
Male 188 (94.9%)
Prefer not to answer 1 (0.5%)
Do you consider yourself Hispanic or Latino/a/x?
Don't Know 2 (1.0%)
No 94 (47.5%)
Yes 102 (51.5%)
Black or African American
Checked 123 (62.1%)
Unchecked 75 (37.9%)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Checked 8 (4.0%)
Unchecked 190 (96.0%)
Asian
Unchecked 198 (100%)
White
Checked 25 (12.6%)
Unchecked 173 (87.4%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Unchecked 198 (100%)
Biracial or Multiracial
Checked 38 (19.2%)
Unchecked 160 (80.8%)
Other
Checked 30 (15.2%)
Unchecked 168 (84.8%)
Refuse to Answer
Checked 7 (3.5%)
Unchecked 191 (96.5%)

PHS Categories

Ethnic Categories Total
Not Hispanic or Latino Hispanic or Latino Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity
PHS Race Category
    American Indian/Alaska Native 0 2 0 2
    Asian 0 0 0 0
    Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0
    Black or African American 80 19 2 101
    White 0 19 0 19
    More than One Race 14 33 0 47
    Unknown or Not Reported 0 29 0 29
Total 94 102 2 198


PHS Category Ethnicity Assigned Sex at Birth Frequency
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Female 2
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Female 4
White Hispanic or Latino Female 1
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Female 1
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Intersex 1
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Male 77
More than One Race Not Hispanic or Latino Male 14
American Indian/Alaska Native Hispanic or Latino Male 2
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Male 15
White Hispanic or Latino Male 18
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Male 32
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Male 28
Black or African American Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity Male 2
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1

Gender Identity

Overall
(N=198)
Gender Identity
Gender Non-binary 23 (11.6%)
Genderfluid 5 (2.5%)
Genderqueer 3 (1.5%)
Man, male 124 (62.6%)
None of these describe me, other 2 (1.0%)
Prefer not to answer 0 (0%)
Questioning, or unsure of your gender identity 1 (0.5%)
Transfemale/ Transgender Woman 13 (6.6%)
Transgender 7 (3.5%)
Transman/ Transgender Man 0 (0%)
Woman, female 14 (7.1%)
More Than One Identity 6 (3.0%)

Sexual Identity

Overall
(N=198)
Sexual Orientation
Bisexual 27 (13.6%)
Do not use labels to identify yourself 0 (0%)
Gay 117 (59.1%)
Lesbian 1 (0.5%)
Other 3 (1.5%)
Pansexual 23 (11.6%)
Prefer not to answer 3 (1.5%)
Queer 5 (2.5%)
Straight or heterosexual 15 (7.6%)
Two-spirit 1 (0.5%)
More Than One Orientation 3 (1.5%)

Sexual or Gender Minority

Gender Minority Total
No Yes
Sexual Orientation Minority
    No 10 (5.1%) 5 (2.5%) 15 (7.6%)
    Yes 121 (61%) 62 (31%) 183 (92%)
Total 131 (66%) 67 (34%) 198 (100%)

Other Demographics

Overall
(N=198)
Where were you born?
USA - mainland, Hawaii, Alaska 115 (58.1%)
Puerto Rico 2 (1.0%)
Other North America, including Mexico 5 (2.5%)
Central America 26 (13.1%)
Caribbean 23 (11.6%)
South America 24 (12.1%)
Europe, including Eastern Russia 1 (0.5%)
Asia, Australia 0 (0%)
Africa 1 (0.5%)
Other 1 (0.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Not Applicable 0 (0%)
What is your immigration status?
US citizen 123 (62.1%)
Permanent resident/ Green card 6 (3.0%)
Valid tourist visa/ Work visa or permit/ student visa 2 (1.0%)
Refugee status, asylum, temporary protected immigrant status 53 (26.8%)
Undocumented 13 (6.6%)
Other 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Not Applicable 0 (0%)
Where are you currently living or staying most of the time? (Read each)
Your own house or apartment 93 (47.0%)
Your own room in your parent(s) or another family members house or apartment 19 (9.6%)
A shared room or couch in your parent(s) or another family members house or at someone elses house or apartment 14 (7.1%)
In a shelter, single-room occupancy hotel or some other residential facility (halfway house, drug treatment) 67 (33.8%)
On the street (vacant lot, abandoned building, part, etc.) 0 (0%)
Some other place not intended for habitation (e.g. car) 2 (1.0%)
Other 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
8th grade or less 7 (3.5%)
Middle school graduate (completed 8th grade) 4 (2.0%)
Some high school (9th to 12th grade) 24 (12.1%)
High school graduate or GED 75 (37.9%)
Some vocational/trade/technical school 10 (5.1%)
Some college or Associates degree 54 (27.3%)
Bachelors Degree 21 (10.6%)
Masters or other advanced degree 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Are you currently attending school or an academic program? Or if it's a summer or winter break, did you attend last semester?
No 160 (80.8%)
Yes 38 (19.2%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
What is your current employment status?(Read each)
Working full-time 30 (15.2%)
Working part-time (including seasonal/work-study, etc.) 42 (21.2%)
Not working, but actively looking for work 99 (50.0%)
Not working, not actively looking for work 14 (7.1%)
Working off the books (for example, recycling cans/bottles, selling drugs or sex, panhandling) 8 (4.0%)
Other 4 (2.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Do you currently have health insurance or health care coverage?
No health insurance 15 (7.6%)
Yes, I have my own health insurance 164 (82.8%)
Yes, I am covered by my parent/ guardian 14 (7.1%)
Yes, I am covered by my husband/ wife/ spouse/ domestic partner 0 (0%)
Other 0 (0%)
Do not Know 5 (2.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Physical and Mental Health

Overall
(N=198)
In general, would you say your physical health is:(Read each)
Poor 11 (5.6%)
Fair 38 (19.2%)
Good 71 (35.9%)
Very good 43 (21.7%)
Excellent 35 (17.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
In general, would you say your mental health is:(Read each)
Poor 21 (10.6%)
Fair 60 (30.3%)
Good 50 (25.3%)
Very good 39 (19.7%)
Excellent 28 (14.1%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Diagnosis

Overall
(N=198)
How old were you when you had your first HIV test? Please enter your age. If you are not sure, take your best guess.
Mean (SD) 18.6 (3.00)
Median [Min, Max] 18.0 [8.00, 27.0]
How old were you when you were first diagnosed with HIV? Please enter your age. If you are not sure, take your best guess.
Mean (SD) 21.2 (2.78)
Median [Min, Max] 21.0 [13.0, 27.0]
Under what circumstances were you first diagnosed with HIV?(Read each)
Tested as part of routine care 50 (25.3%)
Tested because a provider recommended it 15 (7.6%)
Tested because an organization reached out to you 13 (6.6%)
Saw an opportunity to be tested in the community 26 (13.1%)
Sought testing yourself because you were concerned about HIV 77 (38.9%)
Other 17 (8.6%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Where were you first told that you have an HIV diagnosis?
Outpatient clinic 87 (43.9%)
Hospital, as an inpatient 21 (10.6%)
Emergency room (ER) or emergency department (ED) 14 (7.1%)
Community-based program (community HIV testing program, mobile unit, etc.) 52 (26.3%)
Community event (PRIDE event, local health fair) 6 (3.0%)
Research study setting 2 (1.0%)
Syringe exchange services program 0 (0%)
Drug treatment program 1 (0.5%)
Jail/prison 1 (0.5%)
Donating blood/plasma 5 (2.5%)
During a pregnancy 2 (1.0%)
Other 5 (2.5%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Years Living with HIV at Baseline
Mean (SD) 4.09 (2.89)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 14.0]

ART

Recent

Overall
(N=198)
Did you take at least one dose of any HIV medication in the past 4 weeks?
No 14 (7.1%)
Yes 175 (88.4%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 9 (4.5%)
Using this scale, which goes from 0 (No HIV medication) to 100 (every dose of HIV medication was taken as prescribed) how much [bl_artvas1] have you taken in the last 4 weeks?
Mean (SD) 84.4 (29.1)
Median [Min, Max] 100 [0, 100]
Missing 9 (4.5%)

History/Current Regimen

Overall
(N=198)
Since you were first diagnosed with HIV, did you ever take pills or other medicines to treat your HIV, called antiretroviral therapy (ART or ARV) medications, including HIV medication by injection?
No 3 (1.5%)
Yes 195 (98.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Have you ever received HIV medication by injection?
No 192 (97.0%)
Yes 2 (1.0%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.5%)
How many months had passed between the time you were first diagnosed with HIV and the first time you took HIV medication?
Less than 1 month 121 (61.1%)
1-3 months after 34 (17.2%)
4-6 months after 11 (5.6%)
6-12 months after 9 (4.5%)
More than 12 months after diagnosis 18 (9.1%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.5%)
What is the longest amount of time you ever took HIV medication, in months? (Enter 0, if the longest time was less than 1 month)
Mean (SD) 21.0 (78.8)
Median [Min, Max] 12.0 [-997, 156]
Missing 3 (1.5%)
How many different times have you stopped taking HIV medication for at least two days, then started again?
Mean (SD) 8.13 (32.2)
Median [Min, Max] 1.00 [0, 400]
Missing 3 (1.5%)
Think about the last four weeks. Do you have a prescription for HIV medication?
No 12 (6.1%)
Yes, pill form HIV medication 185 (93.4%)
Yes, injectable HIV medication 1 (0.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

HIV Care

Overall
(N=198)
In the past year, have you received any HIV care?
No 9 (4.5%)
Yes 189 (95.5%)
In what type of place did you receive most of your HIV care in the past year?(Read each)
Community-based clinic 113 (57.1%)
Emergency room 0 (0%)
Clinic located in a hospital 58 (29.3%)
Private doctors office 16 (8.1%)
Mobile van 0 (0%)
School/college clinic 1 (0.5%)
Other 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 9 (4.5%)
How long have you been receiving your HIV care in this particular place?
Less than 1 month 7 (3.5%)
1-3 months 34 (17.2%)
4-6 months 20 (10.1%)
6-11 months 33 (16.7%)
1-3 years 60 (30.3%)
More than 3 years 34 (17.2%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 9 (4.5%)
Is the health care setting mainly for adults, mainly for young people, or both?
Adult clinic 53 (26.8%)
Pediatric clinic (for people under 18) 2 (1.0%)
Both adults and pediatric 124 (62.6%)
Do not Know 9 (4.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 9 (4.5%)
Think about the past year. How many times did you see your HIV care medical provider? If you are not sure, take your best guess.
Mean (SD) 4.52 (5.16)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 56.0]
In the past year, how many appointments with your HIV health care provider have you missed without cancelling in advance?
Never missed an appointment 87 (43.9%)
Once in the past year 36 (18.2%)
Twice in the past year 24 (12.1%)
Three times in the past year 20 (10.1%)
4 times in the past year 10 (5.1%)
5 or more times in the past year 18 (9.1%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Not Applicable 2 (1.0%)

Reasons for sometimes stopping or discontinuing ART

Overall
(N=128)
Doctor told you to stop.
No 121 (94.5%)
Yes 6 (4.7%)
Do not Know 1 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
The medication(s) did not work.
No 121 (94.5%)
Yes 4 (3.1%)
Do not Know 3 (2.3%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
The medication(s) initially worked, but then stopped working.
No 120 (93.8%)
Yes 3 (2.3%)
Do not Know 5 (3.9%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You switched to other medication(s).
No 96 (75.0%)
Yes 32 (25.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You did not want side effects of the medication(s).
No 94 (73.4%)
Yes 32 (25.0%)
Do not Know 2 (1.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You wanted to take a break from the medication(s).
No 87 (68.0%)
Yes 39 (30.5%)
Do not Know 2 (1.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You do not trust the medication(s).
No 110 (85.9%)
Yes 17 (13.3%)
Do not Know 1 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Could not afford the medication(s).
No 113 (88.3%)
Yes 15 (11.7%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You were on too many medication(s).
No 109 (85.2%)
Yes 19 (14.8%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your partner or friends suggested you stop taking them.
No 126 (98.4%)
Yes 2 (1.6%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You changed doctors or clinics.
No 95 (74.2%)
Yes 33 (25.8%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You prefer alternative treatments.
No 113 (88.3%)
Yes 14 (10.9%)
Do not Know 1 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You don't want anyone to find out that you are living with HIV.
No 103 (80.5%)
Yes 24 (18.8%)
Do not Know 1 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You decided to stop because your CD4 and viral load numbers had been good.
No 104 (81.3%)
Yes 22 (17.2%)
Do not Know 2 (1.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You believe that you have been cured of HIV.
No 118 (92.2%)
Yes 6 (4.7%)
Do not Know 4 (3.1%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your substance use got in the way.
No 97 (75.8%)
Yes 31 (24.2%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your mental health conditions got in the way.
No 78 (60.9%)
Yes 49 (38.3%)
Do not Know 1 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your housing situation got in the way.
No 79 (61.7%)
Yes 48 (37.5%)
Do not Know 1 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your relationship with your romantic or sexual partner got in the way.
No 109 (85.2%)
Yes 17 (13.3%)
Do not Know 2 (1.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
There have been other reasons for stopping or discontinuing HIV medication
No 79 (61.7%)
Yes 47 (36.7%)
Do not Know 2 (1.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Reasons for never taking ART

Overall
(N=3)
You could not afford the medication(s).
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your doctor never offered them to you.
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your family/friends discouraged you from taking them.
No 3 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You are not receiving medical care.
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You did not want the side effects.
No 3 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You were concerned about toxicity.
No 3 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You don't think the medication(s) work.
No 3 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You are worried about becoming resistant to the medication(s).
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You prefer alternative treatments.
No 1 (33.3%)
Yes 2 (66.7%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You don't want anyone to find your pills and figure out that you are living with HIV.
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You are waiting until your CD4 or viral load numbers get worse to take the medication(s).
No 3 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your substance use gets in the way.
No 3 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your mental health issues get in the way.
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your housing situation gets in the way.
No 1 (33.3%)
Yes 2 (66.7%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
There are other reasons for never taking HIV medication(s).
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Motivation

Overall
(N=198)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to start or restart taking HIV medication, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important.
Yes 1 (0.5%)
No 0 (0%)
Missing 197 (99.5%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could take HIV medication every day, as prescribed- if you started or restarted today, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Yes 1 (0.5%)
No 0 (0%)
Missing 197 (99.5%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to significantly increase how often you take your HIV medication, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.67 (0.816)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [8.00, 10.0]
Missing 192 (97.0%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could significantly increase how often you take your HIV medication, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 8.67 (1.97)
Median [Min, Max] 9.50 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 192 (97.0%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to keep taking HIV medication, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.75 (0.815)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 29 (14.6%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could keep taking HIV medication, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.59 (1.05)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [3.00, 10.0]
Missing 29 (14.6%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to achieve undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.94 (0.343)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [8.00, 10.0]
Missing 164 (82.8%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could achieve undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.76 (0.987)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 164 (82.8%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to maintain an undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.92 (0.502)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 50 (25.3%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could maintain an undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.69 (0.932)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [2.00, 10.0]
Missing 50 (25.3%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to attend your HIV medical care appointments, as recommended, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.55 (1.42)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could attend your HIV medical care appointments, as recommended, where 1 is not at all confident and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.33 (1.44)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [2.00, 10.0]

Life Outcome Expectancies

Hussen, S. A., Harper, G. W., Bauermeister, J. A., Hightow-Weidman, L. B., & Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions. (2015). Psychosocial influences on engagement in care among HIV-positive young black gay/bisexual and other men who have sex with men. AIDS patient care and STDs, 29(2), 77-85.

Overall
(N=198)
How likely is it that you will finish high school?
Not at all 7 (3.5%)
A little 4 (2.0%)
Somewhat 9 (4.5%)
Very 17 (8.6%)
Has already occurred 160 (80.8%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will finish college?
Not at all 19 (9.6%)
A little 17 (8.6%)
Somewhat 43 (21.7%)
Very 69 (34.8%)
Has already occurred 28 (14.1%)
Do not Know 21 (10.6%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
As an adult, how likely is it that you will be employed for long periods?
Not at all 4 (2.0%)
A little 6 (3.0%)
Somewhat 46 (23.2%)
Very 96 (48.5%)
Has already occurred 26 (13.1%)
Do not Know 20 (10.1%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
As an adult, how likely is it that you will be on welfare/ public assistance for at least a year?
Not at all 33 (16.7%)
A little 32 (16.2%)
Somewhat 39 (19.7%)
Very 46 (23.2%)
Has already occurred 23 (11.6%)
Do not Know 25 (12.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
As an adult, how likely is it that you will have the career or job that you want?
Not at all 5 (2.5%)
A little 11 (5.6%)
Somewhat 48 (24.2%)
Very 106 (53.5%)
Has already occurred 16 (8.1%)
Do not Know 12 (6.1%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will have children?
Not at all 45 (22.7%)
A little 27 (13.6%)
Somewhat 38 (19.2%)
Very 50 (25.3%)
Has already occurred 18 (9.1%)
Do not Know 20 (10.1%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will have a long-term love relationship?
Not at all 13 (6.6%)
A little 19 (9.6%)
Somewhat 41 (20.7%)
Very 65 (32.8%)
Has already occurred 30 (15.2%)
Do not Know 30 (15.2%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will be comfortable financially?
Not at all 6 (3.0%)
A little 13 (6.6%)
Somewhat 63 (31.8%)
Very 96 (48.5%)
Has already occurred 5 (2.5%)
Do not Know 15 (7.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will have good family relationships?
Not at all 12 (6.1%)
A little 21 (10.6%)
Somewhat 42 (21.2%)
Very 90 (45.5%)
Has already occurred 20 (10.1%)
Do not Know 12 (6.1%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
How likely is it that you will live to age 70?
Not at all 11 (5.6%)
A little 14 (7.1%)
Somewhat 29 (14.6%)
Very 108 (54.5%)
Has already occurred 0 (0%)
Do not Know 36 (18.2%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will live to age 50?
Not at all 5 (2.5%)
A little 9 (4.5%)
Somewhat 20 (10.1%)
Very 131 (66.2%)
Has already occurred 0 (0%)
Do not Know 15 (7.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 18 (9.1%)
How likely is it that you will live to age 30?
Not at all 0 (0%)
A little 3 (1.5%)
Somewhat 12 (6.1%)
Very 156 (78.8%)
Has already occurred 0 (0%)
Do not Know 8 (4.0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 19 (9.6%)

IPV

Goldenberg, T., Jadwin-Cakmak, L., & Harper, G. W. (2018). Intimate partner violence among transgender youth: Associations with intrapersonal and structural factors. Violence and gender, 5(1), 19-25.

Overall
(N=198)
Have you ever been slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt by a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 98 (49.5%)
Yes 97 (49.0%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Have you ever slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 124 (62.6%)
Yes 72 (36.4%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
In the past 6 months, have you ever been slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt by a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 74 (37.4%)
Yes 23 (11.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 101 (51.0%)
In the past 6 months, have you ever slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 56 (28.3%)
Yes 16 (8.1%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 126 (63.6%)

Social Support

Sherbourne, C. D., & Stewart, A. L. (1991). The MOS social support survey. Social science & medicine, 32(6), 705-714.

Overall
(N=198)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to have a good time with?
None of the time 8 (4.0%)
A little of the time 45 (22.7%)
Some of the time 52 (26.3%)
Most of the time 53 (26.8%)
All of the time 33 (16.7%)
Do not Know 5 (2.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to turn to for suggestions about how to deal with a personal problem?
None of the time 8 (4.0%)
A little of the time 39 (19.7%)
Some of the time 46 (23.2%)
Most of the time 51 (25.8%)
All of the time 50 (25.3%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available who understands your problems?
None of the time 17 (8.6%)
A little of the time 45 (22.7%)
Some of the time 52 (26.3%)
Most of the time 50 (25.3%)
All of the time 31 (15.7%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to love and make you feel wanted?
None of the time 19 (9.6%)
A little of the time 37 (18.7%)
Some of the time 47 (23.7%)
Most of the time 41 (20.7%)
All of the time 43 (21.7%)
Do not Know 7 (3.5%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to talk with about difficult medical decisions?
None of the time 21 (10.6%)
A little of the time 45 (22.7%)
Some of the time 43 (21.7%)
Most of the time 37 (18.7%)
All of the time 43 (21.7%)
Do not Know 7 (3.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to talk about HIV medications?
None of the time 28 (14.1%)
A little of the time 46 (23.2%)
Some of the time 49 (24.7%)
Most of the time 25 (12.6%)
All of the time 45 (22.7%)
Do not Know 4 (2.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to talk about what it's like to live with HIV?
None of the time 37 (18.7%)
A little of the time 49 (24.7%)
Some of the time 39 (19.7%)
Most of the time 24 (12.1%)
All of the time 43 (21.7%)
Do not Know 5 (2.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available who will listen with an open mind about health concerns?
None of the time 15 (7.6%)
A little of the time 48 (24.2%)
Some of the time 46 (23.2%)
Most of the time 47 (23.7%)
All of the time 36 (18.2%)
Do not Know 5 (2.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available who has been in the same situation as you with respect to health issues?
None of the time 27 (13.6%)
A little of the time 46 (23.2%)
Some of the time 39 (19.7%)
Most of the time 35 (17.7%)
All of the time 41 (20.7%)
Do not Know 8 (4.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)


Overall
(N=198)
Social Support Total
Mean (SD) 54.8 (24.6)
Median [Min, Max] 52.8 [0, 100]
Missing 3 (1.5%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.9127 0.9132 0.9301 0.5389 10.52 0.009424 2.193 0.9858 0.5148
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_mos1 0.9093 0.9096 0.923 0.5569 10.06 0.009848 0.01481 0.5416
    bl_mos2 0.9052 0.9049 0.9165 0.5433 9.517 0.0102 0.01662 0.5312
    bl_mos3 0.9039 0.9038 0.9207 0.54 9.392 0.01039 0.01835 0.4966
    bl_mos4 0.9081 0.9083 0.9256 0.5533 9.909 0.009998 0.01794 0.5416
    bl_mos5 0.898 0.8987 0.9142 0.526 8.876 0.01114 0.01781 0.481
    bl_mos6 0.9004 0.9018 0.9146 0.5344 9.181 0.01087 0.01264 0.5148
    bl_mos7 0.9038 0.9045 0.9194 0.5422 9.475 0.01048 0.01333 0.5148
    bl_mos8 0.8944 0.8951 0.9142 0.5161 8.531 0.01152 0.01495 0.4926
    bl_mos9 0.9019 0.9029 0.9206 0.5375 9.298 0.01072 0.01629 0.5162
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_mos1 191 0.682 0.6949 0.6531 0.5983 2.304 1.134
    bl_mos2 194 0.7404 0.7502 0.7243 0.6632 2.495 1.193
    bl_mos3 195 0.7519 0.7634 0.7293 0.6832 2.169 1.204
    bl_mos4 187 0.7055 0.7097 0.6584 0.6212 2.278 1.294
    bl_mos5 189 0.824 0.8204 0.8042 0.7647 2.19 1.327
    bl_mos6 193 0.7977 0.7863 0.7742 0.7318 2.067 1.373
    bl_mos7 192 0.7658 0.7546 0.7293 0.6896 1.932 1.433
    bl_mos8 192 0.8611 0.8605 0.8518 0.8221 2.214 1.233
    bl_mos9 188 0.7786 0.7736 0.7431 0.7111 2.09 1.371
  • response.freq:

      0 1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_mos1 0.04188 0.2356 0.2723 0.2775 0.1728 0.03535
    bl_mos2 0.04124 0.201 0.2371 0.2629 0.2577 0.0202
    bl_mos3 0.08718 0.2308 0.2667 0.2564 0.159 0.01515
    bl_mos4 0.1016 0.1979 0.2513 0.2193 0.2299 0.05556
    bl_mos5 0.1111 0.2381 0.2275 0.1958 0.2275 0.04545
    bl_mos6 0.1451 0.2383 0.2539 0.1295 0.2332 0.02525
    bl_mos7 0.1927 0.2552 0.2031 0.125 0.224 0.0303
    bl_mos8 0.07812 0.25 0.2396 0.2448 0.1875 0.0303
    bl_mos9 0.1436 0.2447 0.2074 0.1862 0.2181 0.05051

Everyday Discrimination

Williams, D. R., Yu, Y., Jackson, J. S., & Anderson, N. B. (1997). Racial differences in physical and mental health: Socio-economic status, stress and discrimination. Journal of health psychology, 2(3), 335-351.

Overall
(N=198)
You are treated with less courtesy than other people are.
Never 59 (29.8%)
Less than once a year 23 (11.6%)
A few times a year 43 (21.7%)
A few times a month 29 (14.6%)
At least once a week 15 (7.6%)
Almost everyday 20 (10.1%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (4.5%)
You are treated with less respect than other people are.
Never 53 (26.8%)
Less than once a year 23 (11.6%)
A few times a year 50 (25.3%)
A few times a month 29 (14.6%)
At least once a week 14 (7.1%)
Almost everyday 24 (12.1%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
You receive poorer service than other people at restaurants or stores.
Never 72 (36.4%)
Less than once a year 45 (22.7%)
A few times a year 33 (16.7%)
A few times a month 21 (10.6%)
At least once a week 10 (5.1%)
Almost everyday 12 (6.1%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
People act as if they think you are not smart.
Never 51 (25.8%)
Less than once a year 34 (17.2%)
A few times a year 37 (18.7%)
A few times a month 27 (13.6%)
At least once a week 15 (7.6%)
Almost everyday 31 (15.7%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
People act as if they are afraid of you.
Never 82 (41.4%)
Less than once a year 24 (12.1%)
A few times a year 40 (20.2%)
A few times a month 18 (9.1%)
At least once a week 11 (5.6%)
Almost everyday 15 (7.6%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (4.0%)
People act as if they think you are dishonest.
Never 79 (39.9%)
Less than once a year 35 (17.7%)
A few times a year 35 (17.7%)
A few times a month 13 (6.6%)
At least once a week 10 (5.1%)
Almost everyday 20 (10.1%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (3.0%)
People act as if they're better than you are.
Never 31 (15.7%)
Less than once a year 28 (14.1%)
A few times a year 48 (24.2%)
A few times a month 25 (12.6%)
At least once a week 20 (10.1%)
Almost everyday 42 (21.2%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
You are called names or insulted.
Never 49 (24.7%)
Less than once a year 38 (19.2%)
A few times a year 46 (23.2%)
A few times a month 24 (12.1%)
At least once a week 10 (5.1%)
Almost everyday 28 (14.1%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
You are threatened or harassed.
Never 70 (35.4%)
Less than once a year 48 (24.2%)
A few times a year 39 (19.7%)
A few times a month 12 (6.1%)
At least once a week 8 (4.0%)
Almost everyday 18 (9.1%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)


Overall
(N=198)
Everyday Discrimination Total
Mean (SD) 25.2 (11.1)
Median [Min, Max] 23.0 [9.00, 54.0]
Missing 2 (1.0%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8943 0.8944 0.9093 0.4848 8.468 0.01134 1.402 0.6157 0.4789
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_discrim1 0.8802 0.88 0.8881 0.4783 7.334 0.01289 0.008919 0.4869
    bl_discrim2 0.8742 0.8743 0.8809 0.4651 6.956 0.01356 0.00781 0.47
    bl_discrim3 0.8807 0.8802 0.8936 0.4788 7.349 0.01288 0.01226 0.4789
    bl_discrim4 0.8794 0.8797 0.8943 0.4776 7.313 0.01311 0.01394 0.4606
    bl_discrim5 0.8934 0.8935 0.9063 0.5119 8.391 0.01155 0.01153 0.5022
    bl_discrim6 0.885 0.885 0.8956 0.4903 7.696 0.01238 0.01469 0.4789
    bl_discrim7 0.8835 0.8836 0.899 0.487 7.595 0.01261 0.01454 0.47
    bl_discrim8 0.8805 0.8805 0.8955 0.4796 7.371 0.01294 0.01474 0.4565
    bl_discrim9 0.8863 0.8866 0.9007 0.4943 7.819 0.01234 0.01468 0.4958
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_discrim1 189 0.7685 0.7635 0.7557 0.6855 2.884 1.672
    bl_discrim2 193 0.8194 0.8193 0.8242 0.7587 3 1.671
    bl_discrim3 193 0.7564 0.7614 0.7362 0.6847 2.42 1.509
    bl_discrim4 195 0.7761 0.7666 0.735 0.6948 3.072 1.763
    bl_discrim5 190 0.6153 0.6214 0.5507 0.5129 2.458 1.615
    bl_discrim6 192 0.716 0.7127 0.6722 0.6254 2.479 1.669
    bl_discrim7 194 0.7335 0.7267 0.6815 0.6452 3.521 1.737
    bl_discrim8 195 0.7643 0.7582 0.7208 0.6808 2.959 1.683
    bl_discrim9 195 0.6906 0.696 0.6419 0.6069 2.456 1.567
  • response.freq:

      1 2 3 4 5 6 miss
    bl_discrim1 0.3122 0.1217 0.2275 0.1534 0.07937 0.1058 0.04545
    bl_discrim2 0.2746 0.1192 0.2591 0.1503 0.07254 0.1244 0.02525
    bl_discrim3 0.3731 0.2332 0.171 0.1088 0.05181 0.06218 0.02525
    bl_discrim4 0.2615 0.1744 0.1897 0.1385 0.07692 0.159 0.01515
    bl_discrim5 0.4316 0.1263 0.2105 0.09474 0.05789 0.07895 0.0404
    bl_discrim6 0.4115 0.1823 0.1823 0.06771 0.05208 0.1042 0.0303
    bl_discrim7 0.1598 0.1443 0.2474 0.1289 0.1031 0.2165 0.0202
    bl_discrim8 0.2513 0.1949 0.2359 0.1231 0.05128 0.1436 0.01515
    bl_discrim9 0.359 0.2462 0.2 0.06154 0.04103 0.09231 0.01515

HIV Stigma

Wright, K., Naar-King, S., Lam, P., Templin, T., & Frey, M. (2007). Stigma scale revised: reliability and validity of a brief measure of stigma for HIV+ youth. Journal of adolescent health, 40(1), 96-98.

Overall
(N=198)
I have been hurt by how people reacted to learning I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 46 (23.2%)
Disagree 36 (18.2%)
Agree 68 (34.3%)
Strongly Agree 33 (16.7%)
Refuse to Answer 15 (7.6%)
I have stopped socializing with some people because of their reactions of my having HIV.
Strongly Disagree 49 (24.7%)
Disagree 51 (25.8%)
Agree 55 (27.8%)
Strongly Agree 37 (18.7%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (3.0%)
I have lost friends by telling them I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 60 (30.3%)
Disagree 62 (31.3%)
Agree 47 (23.7%)
Strongly Agree 25 (12.6%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
I am very careful who I tell that I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 9 (4.5%)
Disagree 9 (4.5%)
Agree 56 (28.3%)
Strongly Agree 122 (61.6%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
I worry that people who know I have HIV will tell others.
Strongly Disagree 33 (16.7%)
Disagree 26 (13.1%)
Agree 61 (30.8%)
Strongly Agree 73 (36.9%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
I feel that I am not as good a person as others because I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 74 (37.4%)
Disagree 38 (19.2%)
Agree 48 (24.2%)
Strongly Agree 34 (17.2%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
Having HIV makes me feel unclean.
Strongly Disagree 64 (32.3%)
Disagree 51 (25.8%)
Agree 53 (26.8%)
Strongly Agree 25 (12.6%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Having HIV makes me feel that I'm a bad person.
Strongly Disagree 81 (40.9%)
Disagree 66 (33.3%)
Agree 26 (13.1%)
Strongly Agree 22 (11.1%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Most people think that a person with HIV is disgusting.
Strongly Disagree 19 (9.6%)
Disagree 30 (15.2%)
Agree 78 (39.4%)
Strongly Agree 66 (33.3%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Most people with HIV are rejected when others find out.
Strongly Disagree 9 (4.5%)
Disagree 22 (11.1%)
Agree 95 (48.0%)
Strongly Agree 66 (33.3%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (3.0%)


Overall
(N=198)
HIV Stigma Total
Mean (SD) 26.0 (6.15)
Median [Min, Max] 27.0 [10.0, 40.0]
Missing 1 (0.5%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8074 0.8063 0.8483 0.294 4.163 0.02044 2.601 0.6152 0.2763
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_stigma1 0.796 0.7946 0.8337 0.3006 3.869 0.02166 0.02552 0.2923
    bl_stigma2 0.7833 0.7832 0.8148 0.2864 3.612 0.02296 0.02369 0.285
    bl_stigma3 0.7892 0.7891 0.8269 0.2937 3.743 0.02244 0.02543 0.2923
    bl_stigma4 0.8109 0.8128 0.8484 0.3255 4.343 0.02046 0.02337 0.2933
    bl_stigma5 0.7936 0.7898 0.8339 0.2946 3.758 0.02191 0.03117 0.2753
    bl_stigma6 0.7826 0.7825 0.8287 0.2856 3.597 0.02333 0.02727 0.2641
    bl_stigma7 0.7829 0.7825 0.8156 0.2856 3.598 0.02306 0.0224 0.2753
    bl_stigma8 0.7901 0.7905 0.8263 0.2954 3.773 0.02241 0.02294 0.2923
    bl_stigma9 0.7839 0.7802 0.826 0.2829 3.55 0.02301 0.0308 0.2568
    bl_stigma10 0.7895 0.7855 0.8317 0.2892 3.662 0.02249 0.03106 0.2689
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_stigma1 183 0.5732 0.564 0.5107 0.4376 2.481 1.058
    bl_stigma2 192 0.6641 0.6487 0.633 0.5441 2.417 1.07
    bl_stigma3 194 0.6304 0.6052 0.5675 0.4952 2.191 1.018
    bl_stigma4 196 0.3806 0.4158 0.3166 0.2594 3.485 0.7876
    bl_stigma5 193 0.6068 0.6 0.5317 0.4604 2.902 1.092
    bl_stigma6 194 0.678 0.6538 0.6087 0.5498 2.216 1.136
    bl_stigma7 193 0.6648 0.6535 0.6389 0.5483 2.202 1.044
    bl_stigma8 195 0.6075 0.5952 0.5619 0.4868 1.944 1.001
    bl_stigma9 193 0.6524 0.6697 0.6215 0.5467 2.99 0.9464
    bl_stigma10 192 0.6071 0.6319 0.5704 0.5101 3.135 0.7942
  • response.freq:

      1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_stigma1 0.2514 0.1967 0.3716 0.1803 0.07576
    bl_stigma2 0.2552 0.2656 0.2865 0.1927 0.0303
    bl_stigma3 0.3093 0.3196 0.2423 0.1289 0.0202
    bl_stigma4 0.04592 0.04592 0.2857 0.6224 0.0101
    bl_stigma5 0.171 0.1347 0.3161 0.3782 0.02525
    bl_stigma6 0.3814 0.1959 0.2474 0.1753 0.0202
    bl_stigma7 0.3316 0.2642 0.2746 0.1295 0.02525
    bl_stigma8 0.4154 0.3385 0.1333 0.1128 0.01515
    bl_stigma9 0.09845 0.1554 0.4041 0.342 0.02525
    bl_stigma10 0.04688 0.1146 0.4948 0.3438 0.0303

Client Engagement in HIV Care

Yatchmenoff, D. K. (2005). Measuring client engagement from the client’s perspective in nonvoluntary child protective services. Research on social work practice, 15(2), 84-96.

Overall
(N=198)
I am fully invested in making use of the services [bl_hivcare2] is providing me.
Strongly Disagree 11 (5.6%)
Moderately Disagree 5 (2.5%)
Neither 5 (2.5%)
Moderately Agree 40 (20.2%)
Strongly Agree 128 (64.6%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
It's really hard for me to work with staff from the [bl_hivcare2].
Strongly Disagree 98 (49.5%)
Moderately Disagree 24 (12.1%)
Neither 27 (13.6%)
Moderately Agree 21 (10.6%)
Strongly Agree 16 (8.1%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (4.0%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
I think the staff on the [bl_hivcare2] and I truly respect each other.
Strongly Disagree 9 (4.5%)
Moderately Disagree 3 (1.5%)
Neither 9 (4.5%)
Moderately Agree 39 (19.7%)
Strongly Agree 131 (66.2%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
I am not just going through the motions. I'm really involved in working with the staff on the [bl_hivcare2].
Strongly Disagree 16 (8.1%)
Moderately Disagree 12 (6.1%)
Neither 28 (14.1%)
Moderately Agree 50 (25.3%)
Strongly Agree 75 (37.9%)
Refuse to Answer 13 (6.6%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
The [bl_hivcare2] staff and I fully agree about what is best for me.
Strongly Disagree 5 (2.5%)
Moderately Disagree 12 (6.1%)
Neither 13 (6.6%)
Moderately Agree 43 (21.7%)
Strongly Agree 114 (57.6%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (3.5%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
What the [bl_hivcare2] staff want me to do is truly the same as what I want.
Strongly Disagree 9 (4.5%)
Moderately Disagree 10 (5.1%)
Neither 16 (8.1%)
Moderately Agree 45 (22.7%)
Strongly Agree 104 (52.5%)
Refuse to Answer 10 (5.1%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
The [bl_hivcare2] staff really don't understand where I'm coming from.
Strongly Disagree 82 (41.4%)
Moderately Disagree 29 (14.6%)
Neither 27 (13.6%)
Moderately Agree 24 (12.1%)
Strongly Agree 25 (12.6%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (3.5%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
The [bl_hivcare2] are truly helping me take care of some problems in my life.
Strongly Disagree 10 (5.1%)
Moderately Disagree 6 (3.0%)
Neither 20 (10.1%)
Moderately Agree 54 (27.3%)
Strongly Agree 98 (49.5%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (3.0%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)

HIV Care Satisfaction

Overall
(N=198)
Overall, you think that the services there are:
Poor 9 (4.5%)
Fair 18 (9.1%)
Good 50 (25.3%)
Very Good 48 (24.2%)
Excellent 66 (33.3%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
The information that you have received there has been:
Poor 7 (3.5%)
Fair 18 (9.1%)
Good 51 (25.8%)
Very Good 45 (22.7%)
Excellent 70 (35.4%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)

Trust in Provider

Anderson, L. A., & Dedrick, R. F. (1990). Development of the Trust in Physician scale: a measure to assess interpersonal trust in patient-physician relationships. Psychological reports, 67(3_suppl), 1091-1100.

Overall
(N=198)
I doubt that my health care provider really cares about me as a person.
Strongly Disagree 69 (34.8%)
Disagree 45 (22.7%)
Neutral 32 (16.2%)
Agree 17 (8.6%)
Strongly Agree 14 (7.1%)
Do not Know 14 (7.1%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Not Applicable 2 (1.0%)
My health care provider is usually considerate of my needs and puts them first.
Strongly Disagree 7 (3.5%)
Disagree 12 (6.1%)
Neutral 30 (15.2%)
Agree 57 (28.8%)
Strongly Agree 74 (37.4%)
Do not Know 10 (5.1%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (3.5%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I trust my health care provider so much that I always try to follow his or her advice.
Strongly Disagree 7 (3.5%)
Disagree 11 (5.6%)
Neutral 31 (15.7%)
Agree 56 (28.3%)
Strongly Agree 79 (39.9%)
Do not Know 8 (4.0%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
If my health care provider tells me something is so, then it must be true.
Strongly Disagree 8 (4.0%)
Disagree 14 (7.1%)
Neutral 51 (25.8%)
Agree 63 (31.8%)
Strongly Agree 50 (25.3%)
Do not Know 6 (3.0%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I sometimes distrust my health care provider's opinion and would like a second one.
Strongly Disagree 56 (28.3%)
Disagree 40 (20.2%)
Neutral 38 (19.2%)
Agree 33 (16.7%)
Strongly Agree 13 (6.6%)
Do not Know 9 (4.5%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (4.0%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I trust my health care provider's judgement about my medical care.
Strongly Disagree 6 (3.0%)
Disagree 10 (5.1%)
Neutral 38 (19.2%)
Agree 67 (33.8%)
Strongly Agree 61 (30.8%)
Do not Know 5 (2.5%)
Refuse to Answer 10 (5.1%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I feel my health care provider does not do everything he or she should for my medical care.
Strongly Disagree 57 (28.8%)
Disagree 54 (27.3%)
Neutral 24 (12.1%)
Agree 27 (13.6%)
Strongly Agree 20 (10.1%)
Do not Know 8 (4.0%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (3.5%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I trust my health care provider to put my medical needs above all other considerations when treating my medical problems.
Strongly Disagree 7 (3.5%)
Disagree 12 (6.1%)
Neutral 36 (18.2%)
Agree 65 (32.8%)
Strongly Agree 57 (28.8%)
Do not Know 11 (5.6%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (4.5%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
My health care provider is a real expert in taking care of medical problems like mine.
Strongly Disagree 3 (1.5%)
Disagree 5 (2.5%)
Neutral 29 (14.6%)
Agree 79 (39.9%)
Strongly Agree 65 (32.8%)
Do not Know 7 (3.5%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (4.5%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I trust my health care provider to tell me if a mistake was made about my treatment.
Strongly Disagree 4 (2.0%)
Disagree 8 (4.0%)
Neutral 28 (14.1%)
Agree 80 (40.4%)
Strongly Agree 63 (31.8%)
Do not Know 9 (4.5%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I sometimes worry that my health care provider may not keep the information we discuss totally private.
Strongly Disagree 76 (38.4%)
Disagree 45 (22.7%)
Neutral 27 (13.6%)
Agree 19 (9.6%)
Strongly Agree 11 (5.6%)
Do not Know 13 (6.6%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (3.0%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)


Overall
(N=198)
Trust in Provider Total (0-44)
Mean (SD) 31.1 (8.63)
Median [Min, Max] 31.9 [0, 44.0]
Missing 7 (3.5%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8887 0.8979 0.9108 0.4442 8.791 0.01192 2.828 0.7844 0.4164
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_trust1 0.8892 0.8985 0.9092 0.4695 8.85 0.01195 0.02233 0.465
    bl_trust2 0.8733 0.8837 0.8944 0.4317 7.596 0.01362 0.02101 0.4054
    bl_trust3 0.8758 0.8861 0.8969 0.4374 7.776 0.01335 0.0199 0.4054
    bl_trust4 0.8747 0.885 0.8979 0.4349 7.697 0.01348 0.02097 0.3988
    bl_trust5 0.8824 0.8928 0.9041 0.4544 8.33 0.01271 0.02534 0.4344
    bl_trust6 0.8705 0.8801 0.8932 0.4234 7.344 0.01391 0.0192 0.3988
    bl_trust7 0.8857 0.8955 0.9041 0.4614 8.566 0.0123 0.02424 0.4474
    bl_trust8 0.8755 0.8857 0.9001 0.4366 7.75 0.0134 0.02251 0.4054
    bl_trust9 0.8752 0.8835 0.8959 0.4313 7.584 0.01344 0.02144 0.39
    bl_trust10 0.8735 0.8824 0.896 0.4286 7.502 0.0136 0.02091 0.3988
    bl_trust11 0.8914 0.9011 0.911 0.4767 9.108 0.01173 0.01978 0.465
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_trust1 177 0.5822 0.5561 0.4895 0.4623 2.78 1.276
    bl_trust2 180 0.7577 0.7761 0.7633 0.7011 2.994 1.096
    bl_trust3 184 0.718 0.7426 0.7242 0.6601 3.027 1.089
    bl_trust4 186 0.7447 0.7571 0.7371 0.6797 2.715 1.075
    bl_trust5 180 0.6657 0.6437 0.5948 0.5653 2.517 1.297
    bl_trust6 182 0.8138 0.8241 0.8203 0.7584 2.918 1.029
    bl_trust7 182 0.6454 0.6033 0.5523 0.5276 2.555 1.356
    bl_trust8 177 0.7196 0.7474 0.7186 0.667 2.864 1.068
    bl_trust9 181 0.7718 0.7782 0.7616 0.7075 3.094 0.88
    bl_trust10 183 0.7769 0.7939 0.7801 0.7252 3.038 0.9339
    bl_trust11 178 0.546 0.5145 0.442 0.4226 2.876 1.247
  • response.freq:

      0 1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_trust1 0.0791 0.09605 0.1808 0.2542 0.3898 0.1061
    bl_trust2 0.03889 0.06667 0.1667 0.3167 0.4111 0.09091
    bl_trust3 0.03804 0.05978 0.1685 0.3043 0.4293 0.07071
    bl_trust4 0.04301 0.07527 0.2742 0.3387 0.2688 0.06061
    bl_trust5 0.07222 0.1833 0.2111 0.2222 0.3111 0.09091
    bl_trust6 0.03297 0.05495 0.2088 0.3681 0.3352 0.08081
    bl_trust7 0.1099 0.1484 0.1319 0.2967 0.3132 0.08081
    bl_trust8 0.03955 0.0678 0.2034 0.3672 0.322 0.1061
    bl_trust9 0.01657 0.02762 0.1602 0.4365 0.3591 0.08586
    bl_trust10 0.02186 0.04372 0.153 0.4372 0.3443 0.07576
    bl_trust11 0.0618 0.1067 0.1517 0.2528 0.427 0.101

ART Outcome Expectancies

Erlen, J. A., Cha, E. S., Kim, K. H., Caruthers, D., & Sereika, S. M. (2010). The HIV Medication Taking Self‐efficacy Scale: Psychometric evaluation. Journal of advanced nursing, 66(11), 2560-2572.

Overall
(N=198)
How confident are you that HIV medication will improve your health?
Mean (SD) 9.14 (1.85)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 18 (9.1%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will improve your quality of life?
Mean (SD) 9.02 (1.95)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 24 (12.1%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will allow you to live a long life?
Mean (SD) 9.03 (2.01)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 23 (11.6%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will enable you to lead a life that is normal or close to normal?
Mean (SD) 9.08 (1.88)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 20 (10.1%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will decrease your chances of developing HIV-related symptoms?
Mean (SD) 8.97 (2.02)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 25 (12.6%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will decrease your HIV viral load?
Mean (SD) 9.42 (1.60)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 24 (12.1%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will prevent you from needing to be hospitalized?
Mean (SD) 9.02 (2.16)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 26 (13.1%)


Overall
(N=198)
Overall ART Outcome Expectancy (1-10)
Mean (SD) 9.09 (1.69)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 16 (8.1%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.9421 0.9439 0.9468 0.7061 16.82 0.006304 9.09 1.693 0.7065
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_artoutcome1a 0.933 0.9354 0.9361 0.7069 14.47 0.007398 0.006565 0.7065
    bl_q2bl_artoutcome1b 0.9309 0.9335 0.9343 0.7006 14.04 0.007629 0.005728 0.7056
    bl_artoutcome1c 0.9277 0.9304 0.9255 0.6903 13.37 0.007955 0.003491 0.7056
    bl_artoutcome1d 0.9281 0.9307 0.9313 0.6912 13.43 0.007943 0.006057 0.6926
    bl_artoutcome1e 0.9323 0.9348 0.9337 0.7049 14.33 0.007454 0.004693 0.7065
    bl_artoutcome1f 0.936 0.9376 0.9385 0.7145 15.01 0.007199 0.007329 0.7153
    bl_artoutcome1g 0.9429 0.9432 0.9416 0.7346 16.61 0.006156 0.003545 0.7153
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_artoutcome1a 180 0.8638 0.8631 0.8355 0.8088 9.139 1.854
    bl_q2bl_artoutcome1b 174 0.9016 0.8786 0.8578 0.8311 9.023 1.95
    bl_artoutcome1c 175 0.911 0.9043 0.9019 0.866 9.034 2.014
    bl_artoutcome1d 178 0.8935 0.9018 0.8895 0.8645 9.084 1.88
    bl_artoutcome1e 173 0.8735 0.8681 0.851 0.8168 8.971 2.024
    bl_artoutcome1f 174 0.8474 0.8443 0.8078 0.7865 9.42 1.595
    bl_artoutcome1g 172 0.8127 0.7944 0.748 0.7143 9.023 2.16

ART Self-Efficacy

Erlen, J. A., Cha, E. S., Kim, K. H., Caruthers, D., & Sereika, S. M. (2010). The HIV Medication Taking Self‐efficacy Scale: Psychometric evaluation. Journal of advanced nursing, 66(11), 2560-2572.

Overall
(N=198)
How confident are you that you can take your HIV medication the same time each day?
Mean (SD) 8.07 (2.37)
Median [Min, Max] 9.00 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 3 (1.5%)
How confident are you that you can take the correct dose of your HIV medication each day?
Mean (SD) 9.29 (1.55)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 2 (1.0%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication at school?
Mean (SD) 8.87 (2.13)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 16 (8.1%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication at work?
Mean (SD) 8.93 (2.10)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 9 (4.5%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication on a weekday?
Mean (SD) 9.05 (1.88)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 4 (2.0%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication on a weekend?
Mean (SD) 8.89 (1.92)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 5 (2.5%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you are with friends?
Mean (SD) 8.21 (2.81)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 4 (2.0%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication at a social outing such as a party?
Mean (SD) 7.76 (3.17)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 4 (2.0%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you are not home?
Mean (SD) 8.27 (2.66)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 2 (1.0%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel well?
Mean (SD) 9.22 (1.79)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 3 (1.5%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel sick?
Mean (SD) 8.50 (2.57)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 6 (3.0%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you have side effects from your medications?
Mean (SD) 8.04 (2.61)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 15 (7.6%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you have been drinking alcohol or using substances?
Mean (SD) 7.76 (2.98)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 10 (5.1%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel unhappy or depressed?
Mean (SD) 8.33 (2.63)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 8 (4.0%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel happy?
Mean (SD) 9.31 (1.77)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 6 (3.0%)
Overall Self-Efficacy for ART (1-10)
Mean (SD) 8.54 (1.85)
Median [Min, Max] 9.20 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 1 (0.5%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.951 0.956 0.9673 0.5918 21.75 0.004895 8.545 1.85 0.5853
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_artadh1 0.9495 0.9551 0.9668 0.603 21.26 0.005054 0.009961 0.5921
    bl_artadh2 0.9494 0.954 0.9657 0.597 20.74 0.005123 0.01007 0.589
    bl_artadh3 0.9462 0.9516 0.9632 0.5839 19.64 0.005361 0.00961 0.5697
    bl_artadh4 0.9458 0.9512 0.9631 0.5819 19.49 0.005412 0.00955 0.5733
    bl_artadh5 0.948 0.9529 0.9644 0.591 20.23 0.005199 0.01003 0.5852
    bl_artadh6 0.9464 0.9512 0.963 0.582 19.5 0.005348 0.009653 0.5804
    bl_artadh7 0.9482 0.954 0.9626 0.5971 20.75 0.005173 0.009429 0.5918
    bl_artadh8 0.9487 0.9537 0.962 0.5956 20.62 0.00515 0.009664 0.5912
    bl_artadh9 0.9435 0.9499 0.9619 0.5754 18.97 0.005724 0.008823 0.5666
    bl_artadh10 0.9484 0.9534 0.9637 0.5936 20.45 0.005185 0.01037 0.5863
    bl_artadh11 0.9471 0.953 0.9646 0.5915 20.27 0.005297 0.01075 0.5863
    bl_artadh12 0.9484 0.9541 0.9652 0.5973 20.77 0.005161 0.01041 0.5918
    bl_artadh13 0.9505 0.9552 0.9664 0.6039 21.35 0.004948 0.009736 0.5921
    bl_artadh14 0.9467 0.9526 0.9645 0.5894 20.09 0.005339 0.01101 0.5748
    bl_artadh15 0.9486 0.9535 0.964 0.5942 20.5 0.005163 0.01035 0.5853
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_artadh1 195 0.7188 0.7007 0.6692 0.6521 8.072 2.367
    bl_artadh2 196 0.7289 0.7469 0.725 0.6913 9.291 1.55
    bl_artadh3 182 0.8276 0.8479 0.8428 0.8099 8.874 2.129
    bl_artadh4 189 0.8641 0.8628 0.8592 0.8326 8.931 2.101
    bl_artadh5 194 0.7673 0.7927 0.7794 0.7397 9.046 1.878
    bl_artadh6 193 0.8602 0.862 0.8574 0.8225 8.886 1.92
    bl_artadh7 194 0.7676 0.7457 0.7398 0.7226 8.206 2.808
    bl_artadh8 194 0.7831 0.7572 0.753 0.7333 7.758 3.172
    bl_artadh9 196 0.9124 0.913 0.9157 0.9017 8.27 2.663
    bl_artadh10 195 0.7658 0.773 0.7602 0.7253 9.221 1.787
    bl_artadh11 192 0.8032 0.7887 0.7725 0.758 8.5 2.566
    bl_artadh12 183 0.7552 0.7439 0.7238 0.7083 8.038 2.611
    bl_artadh13 188 0.7033 0.6933 0.6652 0.6535 7.755 2.977
    bl_artadh14 190 0.8105 0.8055 0.7894 0.7743 8.332 2.629
    bl_artadh15 192 0.7583 0.7682 0.7543 0.7154 9.307 1.771

ACES

Finkelhor, D., Shattuck, A., Turner, H., & Hamby, S. (2015). A revised inventory of adverse childhood experiences. Child abuse & neglect, 48, 13-21.

Overall
(N=198)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often swear at you, insult you, put you down, or humiliate you?
No 68 (34.3%)
Yes 127 (64.1%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often act in a way that made you afraid that you might be physically hurt?
No 87 (43.9%)
Yes 107 (54.0%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often push, grab, slap, or throw something at you?
No 95 (48.0%)
Yes 96 (48.5%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (3.5%)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often ever hit you so hard that you had marks or were injured?
No 99 (50.0%)
Yes 95 (48.0%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
Did an adult or person at least 5 years older than you ever touch or fondle you or have you touch their body in a sexual way?
No 101 (51.0%)
Yes 90 (45.5%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (3.5%)
Did an adult or person at least 5 years or older than you ever attempt, or actually have oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse with you?
No 104 (52.5%)
Yes 89 (44.9%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Did you often or very often feel that no one in your family loved you or thought you were important or special?
No 79 (39.9%)
Yes 114 (57.6%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Did you often or very often feel that your family didn't look out for each other, feel close to each other, or support each other?
No 70 (35.4%)
Yes 123 (62.1%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Did you often or very often feel that you didn't have enough to eat, had to wear dirty clothes, and had no one to protect you?
No 133 (67.2%)
Yes 62 (31.3%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Did you often or very often feel that your parents were too drunk or high to take care of you or take you to the doctor if you needed it?
No 162 (81.8%)
Yes 34 (17.2%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Was a biological parent ever lost to you through divorce, abandonment, or other reason?
No 92 (46.5%)
Yes 105 (53.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Was your mother or stepmother often or very often pushed, grabbed, slapped or had something thrown at her?
No 144 (72.7%)
Yes 52 (26.3%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Was your mother or stepmother sometimes, often or very often kicked, bitten, hit with a fist, or hit with something hard?
No 150 (75.8%)
Yes 45 (22.7%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Was your mother or stepmother ever repeatedly hit over at least a few minutes or threatened with a gun or a knife?
No 160 (80.8%)
Yes 35 (17.7%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or alcoholic, or who used street drugs?
No 110 (55.6%)
Yes 87 (43.9%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Was a household member depressed or mentally ill, or did a household member attempt suicide?
No 128 (64.6%)
Yes 68 (34.3%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Did a household member go to prison?
No 134 (67.7%)
Yes 63 (31.8%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Did other kids, including brothers or sisters, often or very often hit you, threaten you, pick on you or insult you?
No 121 (61.1%)
Yes 75 (37.9%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Did you often or very often feel lonely, rejected or that nobody liked you?
No 57 (28.8%)
Yes 138 (69.7%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Did you live for 2 or more years in a neighborhood that was dangerous, or where you saw people being assaulted?
No 66 (33.3%)
Yes 130 (65.7%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Was there a period of 2 or more years when your family was very poor or on public assistance?
No 91 (46.0%)
Yes 105 (53.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Number of Yes Responses to ACES Items (0-21)
Mean (SD) 9.29 (5.31)
Median [Min, Max] 9.00 [0, 20.0]

Social Network Members

  • n=12 enrolled participants without responses to social network items at baseline
  • n=3 withdrawn participants excluded

Participant Summaries

Overall
(N=186)
Number of people listed
1 11 (5.9%)
2 15 (8.1%)
3 26 (14.0%)
4 26 (14.0%)
5 108 (58.1%)
Any Network Members Diagnosed with HIV
Yes 92 (49.5%)
No 94 (50.5%)
Any Network Members with Criminal Justice System Involvement
Yes 71 (38.2%)
No 115 (61.8%)
Any Network Members with Illicit/Unprescribed Drug Use
Yes 127 (68.3%)
No 59 (31.7%)
Any Network Members in School
Yes 96 (51.6%)
No 89 (47.8%)
Missing 1 (0.5%)
Any Network Members Working a Job on the Books
Yes 159 (85.5%)
No 27 (14.5%)
Any Network Members Who Are Romantic or Sex Partner
Yes 55 (29.6%)
No 131 (70.4%)

Network Member Summaries

Overall
(N=763)
How old?
Mean (SD) 32.5 (12.9)
Median [Min, Max] 28.0 [2.00, 92.0]
Man, male (cis-gender)
Checked 299 (39.2%)
Unchecked 464 (60.8%)
Woman, female (cis-gender)
Checked 363 (47.6%)
Unchecked 400 (52.4%)
Non-cis-gender
Checked 93 (12.2%)
Unchecked 670 (87.8%)
Latino or Hispanic?
Yes 348 (45.6%)
No 409 (53.6%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 6 (0.8%)
Black or African American
Checked 440 (57.7%)
Unchecked 323 (42.3%)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Checked 19 (2.5%)
Unchecked 744 (97.5%)
Asian
Checked 7 (0.9%)
Unchecked 756 (99.1%)
White
Checked 135 (17.7%)
Unchecked 628 (82.3%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Checked 2 (0.3%)
Unchecked 761 (99.7%)
Relationship to you?
Friend 394 (51.6%)
Family member (i.e., chosen family, family by blood or by marriage) 284 (37.2%)
Romantic partner (i.e., spouse, current or ex-romantic partner) 48 (6.3%)
Other (i.e., co-worker, neighbor, housemate, minister, teacher, doctor, or counselor). 26 (3.4%)
Sexual partner (non-romantic sex partner) 11 (1.4%)
Sexual orientation?
Straight or heterosexual 357 (46.8%)
Gay 238 (31.2%)
Bisexual 90 (11.8%)
Don't Know 34 (4.5%)
Lesbian 26 (3.4%)
Other 17 (2.2%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.1%)
HIV status
Not diagnosed with HIV 542 (71.0%)
Diagnosed with HIV 140 (18.3%)
Don't Know 80 (10.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.1%)
Takes HIV medications most of the time?
Yes 123 (16.1%)
No 5 (0.7%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 12 (1.6%)
Missing 623 (81.7%)
Currently attending school or a training program?
Yes 150 (19.7%)
No 585 (76.7%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 27 (3.5%)
Missing 1 (0.1%)
Currently working at a job that is on-the-books?
Yes 439 (57.5%)
No 292 (38.3%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 31 (4.1%)
Missing 1 (0.1%)
Years known (<1 = 0)?
Mean (SD) 11.4 (9.60)
Median [Min, Max] 8.00 [0, 28.0]
How often seen?
Daily 191 (25.0%)
Weekly 166 (21.8%)
Monthly 108 (14.2%)
Occasionally 258 (33.8%)
Refuse to answer 22 (2.9%)
Don't Know 18 (2.4%)

STI

Lifetime

Overall
(N=198)
Chlamydia
No 104 (52.5%)
Yes 87 (43.9%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Genital warts, anal warts, human papillomavirus (HPV)
No 159 (80.3%)
Yes 30 (15.2%)
Do not Know 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (3.0%)
Gonorrhea
No 94 (47.5%)
Yes 96 (48.5%)
Do not Know 4 (2.0%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
No 179 (90.4%)
Yes 9 (4.5%)
Do not Know 4 (2.0%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (3.0%)
Hepatitis C virus (HCV)
No 181 (91.4%)
Yes 7 (3.5%)
Do not Know 5 (2.5%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Herpes, HSV1 or HSV2
No 172 (86.9%)
Yes 21 (10.6%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Syphilis
No 78 (39.4%)
Yes 113 (57.1%)
Do not Know 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
Urethritis
No 184 (92.9%)
Yes 7 (3.5%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Other
No 181 (91.4%)
Yes 4 (2.0%)
Do not Know 5 (2.5%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (4.0%)

Past Year

Overall
(N=198)
1. Chlamydia
No 153 (77.3%)
Yes 36 (18.2%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 7 (3.5%)
2. Genital warts, anal warts, human papillomavirus (HPV)
No 174 (87.9%)
Yes 12 (6.1%)
Do not Know 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 9 (4.5%)
3. Gonorrhea
No 135 (68.2%)
Yes 51 (25.8%)
Do not Know 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 8 (4.0%)
4. Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
No 182 (91.9%)
Yes 5 (2.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 11 (5.6%)
5. Hepatitis C virus (HCV)
No 182 (91.9%)
Yes 5 (2.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 11 (5.6%)
6. Herpes, HSV1 or HSV2
No 184 (92.9%)
Yes 7 (3.5%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 5 (2.5%)
7. Syphilis
No 123 (62.1%)
Yes 61 (30.8%)
Do not Know 6 (3.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 7 (3.5%)
8. Urethritis
No 188 (94.9%)
Yes 2 (1.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 8 (4.0%)
[bl_sti1_oth]
No 181 (91.4%)
Yes 4 (2.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 13 (6.6%)

WHO Assist

  • WHO ASSIST Working Group (2002). The Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST): development, reliability and feasibility. Addiction, 97 (9): 1183-1194.

  • Humeniuk RE, Ali RA, Babor TF, Farrell M, Formigoni ML, Jittiwutikarn J, Boerngen de Larcerda R, Ling W, Marsden J, Monteiro M, Nhiwhatiwa S, Pal H, Poznyak V & Simon S (2008). Validation of the Alcohol Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST). Addiction 103(6): 1039-1047.

  • Humeniuk RE, Henry-Edwards S, Ali RL, Poznyak V and Monteiro M (2010). The Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST): manual for use in primary care. Geneva, World Health Organization.

Lifetime Use

Overall
(N=198)
Tobacco products (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, etc.)
No 86 (43.4%)
Yes 110 (55.6%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits, etc.)
No 38 (19.2%)
Yes 157 (79.3%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Cannabis (marijuana, pot, grass, hash, etc.)
No 49 (24.7%)
Yes 146 (73.7%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Cocaine (coke, crack, etc.)
No 139 (70.2%)
Yes 54 (27.3%)
Do not Know 4 (2.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Prescription stimulants (Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, Adderall, diet pills, etc.)
No 158 (79.8%)
Yes 37 (18.7%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Methamphetamine (speed, crystal meth, ice, etc.)
No 145 (73.2%)
Yes 51 (25.8%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Inhalants (poppers, nitrous, glue, gas, paint thinner, etc.)
No 118 (59.6%)
Yes 74 (37.4%)
Do not Know 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Sedatives or sleeping pills (Valium, Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin, Librium, Rohypnol, GHB, etc.)
No 155 (78.3%)
Yes 40 (20.2%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Hallucinogens (Ecstasy, LSD, acid, mushrooms, PCP, Special K, etc.)
No 130 (65.7%)
Yes 65 (32.8%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Prescription Opioids (morphine, codeine, fentanyl, oxycodone [OxyContin, Percocet], hydrocodone [Vicodin], methadone, buprenorphine [Suboxone], etc.)
No 168 (84.8%)
Yes 25 (12.6%)
Do not Know 4 (2.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Street opioids (heroin, opium, etc.)
No 193 (97.5%)
Yes 2 (1.0%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Have you used any other drug or substance over your lifetime?
No 187 (94.4%)
Yes 5 (2.5%)
Do not Know 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)

Frequency of Use in the Past Three Months

Use_P3M
Never: not used in the last 3 months Once or Twice: 1 to 2 times in the past 3 months Monthly: Average of 1 to 3 times per month over the last 3 months Weekly: 1 to 4 times per week Daily or almost daily: 5 to 7 days per week Unknown
Substance
    Alcohol 58 (29%) 57 (28%) 50 (25%) 25 (12%) 10 (5.0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Cannabis 62 (31%) 29 (14%) 14 (7.0%) 22 (11%) 73 (36%) 1 (0.5%)
    Cocaine 176 (88%) 13 (6.5%) 10 (5.0%) 1 (0.5%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Hallucinogens 176 (88%) 15 (7.5%) 9 (4.5%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Inhalants 141 (70%) 24 (12%) 15 (7.5%) 18 (9.0%) 2 (1.0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Methamphetamine 166 (83%) 14 (7.0%) 5 (2.5%) 7 (3.5%) 8 (4.0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Other Drugs 194 (97%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 7 (3.5%)
    Prescription Opioids 194 (97%) 4 (2.0%) 1 (0.5%) 1 (0.5%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Prescription Stimulants 190 (95%) 6 (3.0%) 1 (0.5%) 1 (0.5%) 2 (1.0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Sedatives 180 (90%) 10 (5.0%) 5 (2.5%) 3 (1.5%) 2 (1.0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Street Opioids 198 (99%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 3 (1.5%)
    Tobacco 110 (55%) 22 (11%) 7 (3.5%) 22 (11%) 39 (19%) 1 (0.5%)

Risk Categories

Overall
(N=201)
Tobacco products (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, etc.)
Lower Risk 114 (56.7%)
Moderate Risk 79 (39.3%)
High Risk 8 (4.0%)
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits, etc.)
Lower Risk 123 (61.2%)
Moderate Risk 71 (35.3%)
High Risk 7 (3.5%)
Marijuana (cannabis, pot, grass, hash, etc.)
Lower Risk 66 (32.8%)
Moderate Risk 115 (57.2%)
High Risk 20 (10.0%)
Cocaine (coke, crack, etc.)
Lower Risk 182 (90.5%)
Moderate Risk 17 (8.5%)
High Risk 2 (1.0%)
Prescription stimulants (Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, Adderall, diet pills, etc.)
Lower Risk 194 (96.5%)
Moderate Risk 7 (3.5%)
High Risk 0 (0%)
Methamphetamine (speed, crystal meth, ice, etc.)
Lower Risk 169 (84.1%)
Moderate Risk 21 (10.4%)
High Risk 11 (5.5%)
Inhalants (poppers, nitrous, glue, gas, paint thinner, etc.)
Lower Risk 152 (75.6%)
Moderate Risk 47 (23.4%)
High Risk 2 (1.0%)
Sedatives or Sleeping Pills (Valium, Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin, Librium, Rophynol, GHB, etc.)
Lower Risk 196 (97.5%)
Moderate Risk 5 (2.5%)
High Risk 0 (0%)
Hallucinogens (Ecstasy, LSD, acid, mushrooms, PCP, Special K, etc.)
Lower Risk 183 (91.0%)
Moderate Risk 18 (9.0%)
High Risk 0 (0%)
Prescription opioids (morphine, codeine, fentanyl, oxycodone [Oxycontin, Percocet], hydrocodone [Vicodin], methadone, buprenorphine [Suboxone], etc.)
Lower Risk 199 (99.0%)
Moderate Risk 2 (1.0%)
High Risk 0 (0%)
Street opioids (heroin, opium, etc.)
Lower Risk 201 (100%)
Moderate Risk 0 (0%)
High Risk 0 (0%)
Other Drugs
Lower Risk 201 (100%)
Moderate Risk 0 (0%)
High Risk 0 (0%)

Risk Scores

Overall
(N=201)
Tobacco products (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, etc.)
Mean (SD) 7.24 (9.19)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 31.0]
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits, etc.)
Mean (SD) 8.91 (8.66)
Median [Min, Max] 8.00 [0, 35.0]
Marijuana (cannabis, pot, grass, hash, etc.)
Mean (SD) 11.4 (10.6)
Median [Min, Max] 11.0 [0, 39.0]
Cocaine (coke, crack, etc.)
Mean (SD) 1.32 (4.59)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 31.0]
Prescription stimulants (Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, Adderall, diet pills, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.428 (2.24)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 18.0]
Methamphetamine (speed, crystal meth, ice, etc.)
Mean (SD) 3.44 (8.68)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 39.0]
Inhalants (poppers, nitrous, glue, gas, paint thinner, etc.)
Mean (SD) 3.08 (6.41)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 37.0]
Sedatives or Sleeping Pills (Valium, Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin, Librium, Rophynol, GHB, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.294 (0.969)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 6.00]
Hallucinogens (Ecstasy, LSD, acid, mushrooms, PCP, Special K, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.985 (3.21)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 23.0]
Prescription opioids (morphine, codeine, fentanyl, oxycodone [Oxycontin, Percocet], hydrocodone [Vicodin], methadone, buprenorphine [Suboxone], etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.164 (1.30)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 16.0]
Street opioids (heroin, opium, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0 (0)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 0]
Other Drugs
Mean (SD) 0 (0)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 0]

PrEP

Overall
(N=198)
Before today, have you ever heard of people regularly taking anti-HIV medicines BEFORE a sexual or drug use exposure, to reduce the risk of getting HIV?
No 36 (18.2%)
Yes 147 (74.2%)
Do not Know 13 (6.6%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Before your HIV diagnosis, did you ever take PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) BEFORE a sexual or drug use exposure, to reduce the risk of getting HIV?
No 159 (80.3%)
Yes 34 (17.2%)
Do not Know 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)

Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment

Substance Use

Lifetime

Overall
(N=198)
detoxification or "detox" for alcohol and/or drugs?
No 169 (85.4%)
Yes 26 (13.1%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
residential (inpatient) alcohol and/or drug treatment?
No 180 (90.9%)
Yes 16 (8.1%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
outpatient alcohol and/or drug treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 176 (88.9%)
Yes 18 (9.1%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
12 step or self-help meetings like AA or NA?
No 172 (86.9%)
Yes 22 (11.1%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
a methadone maintenance treatment program?
No 190 (96.0%)
Yes 2 (1.0%)
Do not Know 4 (2.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Buprenorphine ("bupe") or Suboxone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 190 (96.0%)
Yes 4 (2.0%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Narcan or Naltrexone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 187 (94.4%)
Yes 7 (3.5%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
syringe exchange services?
No 188 (94.9%)
Yes 7 (3.5%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
other harm reduction services for people who use alcohol or drugs?
No 194 (98.0%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Some other treatment for alcohol and/or drug issues or problems?
No 193 (97.5%)
Yes 2 (1.0%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)

Past Six Months

Overall
(N=198)
detoxification or "detox" for alcohol and/or drugs?
No 180 (90.9%)
Yes 15 (7.6%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.5%)
residential (inpatient) alcohol and/or drug treatment?
No 191 (96.5%)
Yes 4 (2.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.5%)
outpatient alcohol and/or drug treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 187 (94.4%)
Yes 7 (3.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
12 step or self-help meetings like AA or NA?
No 185 (93.4%)
Yes 9 (4.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
a methadone maintenance treatment program?
No 190 (96.0%)
Yes 2 (1.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 6 (3.0%)
Buprenorphine ("bupe") or Suboxone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 191 (96.5%)
Yes 3 (1.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
Narcan or Naltrexone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 191 (96.5%)
Yes 3 (1.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
syringe exchange services?
No 191 (96.5%)
Yes 4 (2.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.5%)
other harm reduction services for people who use alcohol or drugs?
No 194 (98.0%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
Some other treatment for alcohol and/or drug issues or problems?
No 194 (98.0%)
Yes 1 (0.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.5%)

Mental Health

Lifetime

Overall
(N=198)
residential (inpatient) mental health treatment?
No 164 (82.8%)
Yes 31 (15.7%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
outpatient mental health treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 143 (72.2%)
Yes 52 (26.3%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
support groups?
No 141 (71.2%)
Yes 53 (26.8%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
medication for mental health issues or problems?
No 145 (73.2%)
Yes 51 (25.8%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
some other treatment or service for mental health issues or problems?
No 183 (92.4%)
Yes 10 (5.1%)
Do not Know 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)

Past Six Months

Overall
(N=198)
residential (inpatient) mental health treatment?
No 191 (96.5%)
Yes 3 (1.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 3 (1.5%)
outpatient mental health treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 169 (85.4%)
Yes 26 (13.1%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.5%)
support groups?
No 169 (85.4%)
Yes 24 (12.1%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
medication for mental health issues or problems?
No 174 (87.9%)
Yes 22 (11.1%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 2 (1.0%)
some other treatment or service for mental health issues or problems?
No 187 (94.4%)
Yes 6 (3.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 5 (2.5%)

PHQ

Kroenke, K., Strine, T. W., Spitzer, R. L., Williams, J. B., Berry, J. T., & Mokdad, A. H. (2009). The PHQ-8 as a measure of current depression in the general population. Journal of affective disorders, 114(1-3), 163-173.

Overall
(N=198)
Little interest or pleasure in doing things.
Not at all 75 (37.9%)
Several days 64 (32.3%)
More than half the days 23 (11.6%)
Nearly every day 17 (8.6%)
Do not Know 15 (7.6%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless.
Not at all 61 (30.8%)
Several days 67 (33.8%)
More than half the days 25 (12.6%)
Nearly every day 27 (13.6%)
Do not Know 12 (6.1%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (3.0%)
Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much.
Not at all 54 (27.3%)
Several days 61 (30.8%)
More than half the days 27 (13.6%)
Nearly every day 45 (22.7%)
Do not Know 7 (3.5%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
Feeling tired or having little energy.
Not at all 46 (23.2%)
Several days 80 (40.4%)
More than half the days 28 (14.1%)
Nearly every day 31 (15.7%)
Do not Know 9 (4.5%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
Poor appetite or overeating.
Not at all 73 (36.9%)
Several days 57 (28.8%)
More than half the days 31 (15.7%)
Nearly every day 26 (13.1%)
Do not Know 7 (3.5%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
Feeling bad about yourself - or that you are a failure or have let yourself or your family down.
Not at all 77 (38.9%)
Several days 54 (27.3%)
More than half the days 20 (10.1%)
Nearly every day 35 (17.7%)
Do not Know 7 (3.5%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television.
Not at all 88 (44.4%)
Several days 45 (22.7%)
More than half the days 25 (12.6%)
Nearly every day 28 (14.1%)
Do not Know 7 (3.5%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed? Or the opposite - being so fidgety or restless that you have been moving around a lot more than half the days than usual.
Not at all 116 (58.6%)
Several days 26 (13.1%)
More than half the days 21 (10.6%)
Nearly every day 19 (9.6%)
Do not Know 10 (5.1%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (3.0%)
Overall
(N=198)
PHQ8 Total Score
Mean (SD) 8.31 (6.37)
Median [Min, Max] 7.00 [0, 24.0]
Missing 10 (5.1%)

Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8966 0.8977 0.9003 0.523 8.771 0.01118 2.059 0.8075 0.5218
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_phq1 0.8816 0.8825 0.8808 0.5175 7.508 0.01295 0.007238 0.5094
    bl_phq2 0.8742 0.8754 0.8724 0.5008 7.023 0.01373 0.007306 0.5094
    bl_phq3 0.8836 0.8845 0.8846 0.5225 7.659 0.01271 0.00777 0.517
    bl_phq4 0.8788 0.8797 0.8807 0.5108 7.31 0.01323 0.008541 0.517
    bl_phq5 0.8855 0.8868 0.886 0.528 7.83 0.0125 0.009076 0.5267
    bl_phq6 0.883 0.8842 0.8841 0.5218 7.638 0.01278 0.009432 0.5267
    bl_phq7 0.8889 0.89 0.8895 0.5361 8.09 0.01212 0.01003 0.5414
    bl_phq8 0.8923 0.894 0.8896 0.5465 8.435 0.01177 0.006284 0.5277
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_phq1 179 0.7686 0.7822 0.7519 0.7049 1.899 0.9604
    bl_phq2 180 0.8387 0.8396 0.8272 0.7785 2.1 1.036
    bl_phq3 187 0.7689 0.7651 0.7255 0.6797 2.337 1.135
    bl_phq4 185 0.7912 0.8052 0.7758 0.7322 2.238 1.01
    bl_phq5 187 0.7556 0.7461 0.6998 0.6573 2.053 1.056
    bl_phq6 186 0.7678 0.7674 0.7285 0.6854 2.07 1.13
    bl_phq7 186 0.7216 0.7182 0.66 0.6234 1.962 1.102
    bl_phq8 182 0.6847 0.6826 0.6254 0.5817 1.687 1.038
  • response.freq:

      1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_phq1 0.419 0.3575 0.1285 0.09497 0.09596
    bl_phq2 0.3389 0.3722 0.1389 0.15 0.09091
    bl_phq3 0.2888 0.3262 0.1444 0.2406 0.05556
    bl_phq4 0.2486 0.4324 0.1514 0.1676 0.06566
    bl_phq5 0.3904 0.3048 0.1658 0.139 0.05556
    bl_phq6 0.414 0.2903 0.1075 0.1882 0.06061
    bl_phq7 0.4731 0.2419 0.1344 0.1505 0.06061
    bl_phq8 0.6374 0.1429 0.1154 0.1044 0.08081

PTSD

Cameron, R. P., & Gusman, D. (2003). The primary care PTSD screen (PC-PTSD): development and operating characteristics. Primary care psychiatry, 9(1), 9-14.

Overall
(N=198)
Have had nightmares about it or thought about it when you did not want to?
No 101 (51.0%)
Yes 88 (44.4%)
Do not Know 4 (2.0%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Tried not to think about it or went out of your way to avoid situations that reminded you of it?
No 85 (42.9%)
Yes 100 (50.5%)
Do not Know 7 (3.5%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (3.0%)
Were constantly on guard, watchful, or easily startled?
No 99 (50.0%)
Yes 77 (38.9%)
Do not Know 14 (7.1%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (4.0%)
Felt numb or detached from others, activities, or your surroundings?
No 84 (42.4%)
Yes 96 (48.5%)
Do not Know 12 (6.1%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (3.0%)
PTSD SCORE
Mean (SD) 1.82 (1.55)
Median [Min, Max] 2.00 [0, 4.00]

Resilience

Overall
(N=202)
I am able to adapt when changes occur.
Mean (SD) 3.11 (1.03)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 19 (9.4%)
I can deal with whatever comes my way.
Mean (SD) 3.00 (1.07)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 10 (5.0%)
I try to see the humorous side of things when I am faced with problems.
Mean (SD) 3.06 (1.11)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 15 (7.4%)
Having to cope with stress can make me stronger.
Mean (SD) 2.72 (1.30)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 18 (8.9%)
I tend to bounce back after illness, injury, or other hardships.
Mean (SD) 3.15 (1.11)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 17 (8.4%)
I believe I can achieve my goals, even if there are obstacles.
Mean (SD) 3.27 (0.984)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 9 (4.5%)
Under pressure, I stay focused and think clearly.
Mean (SD) 2.75 (1.15)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 15 (7.4%)
I am not easily discouraged by failure.
Mean (SD) 2.48 (1.28)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 14 (6.9%)
I think of myself as a strong person when dealing with life's challenges and difficulties.
Mean (SD) 3.13 (1.12)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 11 (5.4%)
I am able to handle unpleasant or painful feelings like sadness, fear, and anger.
Mean (SD) 2.81 (1.15)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 16 (7.9%)
Resilience Score (0-40)
Mean (SD) 29.1 (8.40)
Median [Min, Max] 31.0 [0, 40.0]
Missing 5 (2.5%)

Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.894 0.8962 0.8976 0.4634 8.635 0.01114 2.911 0.8397 0.4723
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_resilience1 0.8845 0.8868 0.8845 0.4653 7.831 0.0122 0.00492 0.4752
    bl_resilience2 0.882 0.8842 0.8835 0.459 7.634 0.01245 0.005445 0.4664
    bl_resilience3 0.8841 0.8867 0.8854 0.465 7.823 0.01226 0.005285 0.4527
    bl_resilience4 0.8861 0.8879 0.8871 0.4681 7.921 0.01205 0.005497 0.4693
    bl_resilience5 0.8867 0.8893 0.8895 0.4716 8.031 0.01199 0.005491 0.4794
    bl_resilience6 0.8808 0.8824 0.8821 0.4547 7.505 0.0126 0.005214 0.4376
    bl_resilience7 0.8802 0.8834 0.8814 0.457 7.574 0.01268 0.005429 0.4587
    bl_resilience8 0.8878 0.8896 0.8885 0.4724 8.06 0.01185 0.004629 0.4794
    bl_resilience9 0.8775 0.8801 0.8795 0.4493 7.343 0.01297 0.004772 0.4376
    bl_resilience10 0.8864 0.8892 0.8885 0.4713 8.022 0.01203 0.004883 0.4794
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_resilience1 183 0.7194 0.7095 0.6728 0.6243 3.115 1.034
    bl_resilience2 192 0.7578 0.7411 0.7083 0.6627 3 1.068
    bl_resilience3 187 0.7181 0.7108 0.6713 0.6296 3.064 1.11
    bl_resilience4 184 0.7118 0.6952 0.65 0.6112 2.717 1.296
    bl_resilience5 185 0.671 0.678 0.6257 0.5894 3.146 1.111
    bl_resilience6 193 0.7581 0.7624 0.7348 0.6912 3.269 0.9842
    bl_resilience7 187 0.7627 0.751 0.7233 0.6856 2.754 1.147
    bl_resilience8 188 0.6904 0.6736 0.6255 0.5861 2.484 1.277
    bl_resilience9 191 0.7918 0.7894 0.7694 0.7266 3.126 1.122
    bl_resilience10 186 0.6932 0.6795 0.6314 0.5952 2.812 1.149
  • response.freq:

      0 1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_resilience1 0.02186 0.06011 0.1694 0.2787 0.4699 0.09406
    bl_resilience2 0.03646 0.05208 0.1927 0.3125 0.4062 0.0495
    bl_resilience3 0.02674 0.09091 0.1497 0.2567 0.4759 0.07426
    bl_resilience4 0.09239 0.08696 0.2011 0.25 0.3696 0.08911
    bl_resilience5 0.03243 0.06486 0.1622 0.2054 0.5351 0.08416
    bl_resilience6 0.01036 0.06736 0.1192 0.2487 0.5544 0.04455
    bl_resilience7 0.04278 0.09091 0.2781 0.246 0.3422 0.07426
    bl_resilience8 0.1011 0.1064 0.2766 0.2394 0.2766 0.06931
    bl_resilience9 0.03141 0.08377 0.1309 0.2356 0.5183 0.05446
    bl_resilience10 0.04301 0.0914 0.2366 0.2688 0.3602 0.07921

SU Screening

Acceptance of Screening

Overall
(N=198)
Did participant accept to provide urine sample for drug test?
No (Declined) 9 (4.5%)
Yes (Accepted) 184 (92.9%)
Missing 5 (2.5%)

Substances Detected

First Sample

Overall
(N=184)
Marijuana (THC)cut-off level: 50 ng/mL
No 69 (37.5%)
Yes 109 (59.2%)
Invalid Result 6 (3.3%)
Cocaine (COC)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 174 (94.6%)
Yes 6 (3.3%)
Invalid Result 4 (2.2%)
Opiates/ Morphine (MOP or OPI300)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 172 (93.5%)
Yes 8 (4.3%)
Invalid Result 4 (2.2%)
Amphetamines (AMP)cut-off level: 1000 ng/mL
No 158 (85.9%)
Yes 26 (14.1%)
Invalid Result 0 (0%)
Methamphetamines (MET)cut-off level: 1000 ng/mL
No 159 (86.4%)
Yes 25 (13.6%)
Invalid Result 0 (0%)
Phencyclidine (PCP)cut-off level: 25 ng/mL
No 183 (99.5%)
Yes 1 (0.5%)
Invalid Result 0 (0%)
Ecstasy (MDMA)cut-off level: 500 ng/mL
No 165 (89.7%)
Yes 19 (10.3%)
Invalid Result 0 (0%)
Barbiturates (BAR)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 184 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Invalid Result 0 (0%)
Benzodiazepines (BZO)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 179 (97.3%)
Yes 1 (0.5%)
Invalid Result 3 (1.6%)
Missing 1 (0.5%)
Methadone (MTD)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 183 (99.5%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Invalid Result 1 (0.5%)
Buprenorphine (BUP)cut-off level: 10 ng/mL
No 179 (97.3%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Invalid Result 5 (2.7%)
Oxycodone (OXY)cut-off level: 100 ng/mL
No 179 (97.3%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Invalid Result 5 (2.7%)

Second Sample

No second drug samples tested as of April 24, 2023

EMA

Timing of EMA Bursts 1-8

  • The earliest first burst of EMA will begin on Saturday, February 05, 2022
  • The earliest second burst of EMA will begin on Wednesday, April 06, 2022
  • The earliest third burst of EMA will begin on Sunday, June 05, 2022
  • The earliest fourth burst of EMA will begin on Thursday, August 04, 2022
  • The earliest fifth burst of EMA will begin on Monday, October 03, 2022
  • The earliest sixth burst of EMA will begin on Friday, December 02, 2022
  • The earliest seventh burst of EMA will begin on Tuesday, January 31, 2023
  • The earliest eighth burst of EMA will begin on Saturday, April 01, 2023

Responses To EMA Prompts

  • A total of n=19461 EMA prompts have been sent as of the day before this report was generated and n=10763 of those prompts received responses (55.3% of all prompts)

Responses Received By EMA Event

A1
(N=4873)
A2
(N=4874)
A3
(N=4857)
A4
(N=4857)
Responded
Yes 2661 (54.6%) 2742 (56.3%) 2685 (55.3%) 2675 (55.1%)
No 2212 (45.4%) 2132 (43.7%) 2172 (44.7%) 2182 (44.9%)

Responses Received By EMA Day Within Burst

D1
(N=2826)
D2
(N=2802)
D3
(N=2793)
D4
(N=2777)
D5
(N=2766)
D6
(N=2757)
D7
(N=2740)
Responded
Yes 1524 (53.9%) 1545 (55.1%) 1534 (54.9%) 1525 (54.9%) 1549 (56.0%) 1579 (57.3%) 1507 (55.0%)
No 1302 (46.1%) 1257 (44.9%) 1259 (45.1%) 1252 (45.1%) 1217 (44.0%) 1178 (42.7%) 1233 (45.0%)

Responses Received By Burst

B1
(N=4453)
B2
(N=3853)
B3
(N=3408)
B4
(N=3118)
B5
(N=2341)
B6
(N=1623)
B7
(N=497)
B8
(N=168)
Responded
Yes 2707 (60.8%) 2138 (55.5%) 1978 (58.0%) 1641 (52.6%) 1248 (53.3%) 768 (47.3%) 221 (44.5%) 62 (36.9%)
No 1746 (39.2%) 1715 (44.5%) 1430 (42.0%) 1477 (47.4%) 1093 (46.7%) 855 (52.7%) 276 (55.5%) 106 (63.1%)

Responses To All EMA Prompts

Overall
(N=19461)
Responded
Yes 10763 (55.3%)
No 8698 (44.7%)

Item Summaries

Daily

Overall
(N=7929)
Where are you right now?
Bar or club 67 (0.8%)
Faith-based organization (for instance, church, mosque) 27 (0.3%)
Friend's home 568 (7.2%)
Health care or social service setting (for instance, doctor's office, community-based organization) 98 (1.2%)
Home 5396 (68.1%)
Other 435 (5.5%)
Romantic and/or sexual partner's home 101 (1.3%)
School 113 (1.4%)
Work 1124 (14.2%)
How HAPPY are you right now?
Mean (SD) 7.63 (2.76)
Median [Min, Max] 9.00 [0, 10.0]
How ANXIOUS or WORRIED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.59 (3.03)
Median [Min, Max] 1.00 [0, 10.0]
How STRESSED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.73 (3.16)
Median [Min, Max] 1.00 [0, 10.0]
Who are you with right now, whether in-person or virtual contact?
No one/Alone 4742 (59.8%)
Other 158 (2.0%)
With a friend or friends in-person 1350 (17.0%)
With a friend or friends virtually (e.g., playing video games, Google hangout) 231 (2.9%)
With a romantic or sexual partner in-person 604 (7.6%)
With a romantic or sexual partner virtually (e.g., playing video games, Google hangout) 63 (0.8%)
With classmates 157 (2.0%)
With family in-person 526 (6.6%)
With family virtually (e.g., playing video games, Google hangout) 98 (1.2%)
What are you doing right now?: Attending school or college
Checked 512 (6.5%)
Unchecked 7417 (93.5%)
What are you doing right now?: Smoking cigarettes or vaping
Checked 622 (7.8%)
Unchecked 7307 (92.2%)
What are you doing right now?: Drinking alcohol
Checked 199 (2.5%)
Unchecked 7730 (97.5%)
What are you doing right now?: Smoking or using marijuana
Checked 1252 (15.8%)
Unchecked 6677 (84.2%)
What are you doing right now?: Using drugs other than marijuana
Checked 73 (0.9%)
Unchecked 7856 (99.1%)
What are you doing right now?: Working in the community
Checked 831 (10.5%)
Unchecked 7098 (89.5%)
What are you doing right now?: Engaging in the street economy or informal economy
Checked 60 (0.8%)
Unchecked 7869 (99.2%)
What are you doing right now?: On the computer or smartphone, watching TV or a movie, looking at apps, playing video games
Checked 3693 (46.6%)
Unchecked 4236 (53.4%)
What are you doing right now?: Attending medical or social service appointments
Checked 94 (1.2%)
Unchecked 7835 (98.8%)
What are you doing right now?: Reading
Checked 903 (11.4%)
Unchecked 7026 (88.6%)
What are you doing right now?: A physical activity
Checked 602 (7.6%)
Unchecked 7327 (92.4%)
What are you doing right now?: Other
Checked 743 (9.4%)
Unchecked 7186 (90.6%)

End of the Day

Overall
(N=2610)
Where are you right now?
Bar or club 76 (2.9%)
Faith-based organization (for instance, church, mosque, etc.) 6 (0.2%)
Friend's home 203 (7.8%)
Health care or social service setting (for instance, doctor's office, community-based organization, etc.) 8 (0.3%)
Home 1999 (76.6%)
Other 93 (3.6%)
Romantic and/or sexual partner's home 44 (1.7%)
School 16 (0.6%)
Work 165 (6.3%)
How HAPPY are you right now?
Mean (SD) 7.73 (2.77)
Median [Min, Max] 9.00 [0, 10.0]
How ANXIOUS or WORRIED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.49 (2.99)
Median [Min, Max] 1.00 [0, 10.0]
How STRESSED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.63 (3.10)
Median [Min, Max] 1.00 [0, 10.0]
How much have you experienced discrimination, or been hassled or been made to feel inferior?
Mean (SD) 1.52 (2.88)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 10.0]
Did you take any HIV medication today?
No 285 (10.9%)
Yes 2325 (89.1%)
What did you do today?: Attended school or college
Checked 183 (7.0%)
Unchecked 2427 (93.0%)
What did you do today?: Smoked cigarettes or vaped
Checked 281 (10.8%)
Unchecked 2329 (89.2%)
What did you do today?: Drank alcohol
Checked 179 (6.9%)
Unchecked 2431 (93.1%)
What did you do today?: Smoked or used marijuana
Checked 658 (25.2%)
Unchecked 1952 (74.8%)
What did you do today?: Used drugs other than marijuana
Checked 54 (2.1%)
Unchecked 2556 (97.9%)
What did you do today?: Worked in the community
Checked 295 (11.3%)
Unchecked 2315 (88.7%)
What did you do today?: Engaged in the street economy or informal economy
Checked 20 (0.8%)
Unchecked 2590 (99.2%)
What did you do today?: Was on the computer or smartphone, watching TV or a movie, looking at apps, playing video games
Checked 1387 (53.1%)
Unchecked 1223 (46.9%)
What did you do today?: Attended medical or social service appointments
Checked 56 (2.1%)
Unchecked 2554 (97.9%)
What did you do today?: Reading
Checked 404 (15.5%)
Unchecked 2206 (84.5%)
What did you do today?: A physical activity
Checked 310 (11.9%)
Unchecked 2300 (88.1%)
What did you do today?: Other
Checked 189 (7.2%)
Unchecked 2421 (92.8%)


Overall
(N=2610)
How much of your HIV medication did you take today? (Version 1)
0 - None of the prescribed doses 287 (11.0%)
1 62 (2.4%)
2 5 (0.2%)
6 1 (0.0%)
10 - All of the prescribed doses 2112 (80.9%)
Missing 143 (5.5%)
How much of your HIV medication did you take today? (Version 2)
None of my doses 287 (11.0%)
Some of my doses 80 (3.1%)
Most of my doses 60 (2.3%)
All of my HIV medication doses 2112 (80.9%)
Missing 71 (2.7%)
Did you take any HIV medication today?
No 285 (10.9%)
Yes 2325 (89.1%)


What are the main reasons you did not take HIV medication today?

Overall
(N=287)
HIV medication is not prescribed for me at this time
Checked 59 (20.6%)
Unchecked 228 (79.4%)
Prescription needs to be filled
Checked 104 (36.2%)
Unchecked 183 (63.8%)
Sold HIV medications because needed cash
Checked 8 (2.8%)
Unchecked 279 (97.2%)
Did not want side effects
Checked 9 (3.1%)
Unchecked 278 (96.9%)
Taking a break from HIV medications
Checked 10 (3.5%)
Unchecked 277 (96.5%)
Do not trust HIV medications
Checked 10 (3.5%)
Unchecked 277 (96.5%)
Do not want anyone to find out I am living with HIV
Checked 2 (0.7%)
Unchecked 285 (99.3%)
My numbers have been good (viral load, T-cells)
Checked 7 (2.4%)
Unchecked 280 (97.6%)
Alcohol or drug use got in the way
Checked 10 (3.5%)
Unchecked 277 (96.5%)
Mental health got in the way
Checked 39 (13.6%)
Unchecked 248 (86.4%)
Other reasons
Checked 57 (19.9%)
Unchecked 230 (80.1%)


Follow-Up

Nine Months

Interview Completion

Overall
(N=87)
Nine-Month Interview Completed
Nine-Month Follow-Up Missed 12 (13.8%)
Yes 75 (86.2%)


  • n=111 pending nine-month follow-up interviews
  • n=12 missed nine-month follow-up interviews

Eighteen Months

Overall
(N=198)
Second Follow-Up Due
FU2 Not Due Yet 198 (100%)
FU2 Due, 548+ Days Since Baseline 0 (0%)

Prescreening Form (n=1323)

  • Prescreener completed (n=234)
  • Refused prescreener (n=38)
  • Recruiter only (n=6)
  • Needs additional contact info (n=166)
  • Do not contact (n=166)